***** Hearts Grow Up to Love —- Review By Rox Burkey
SUMMARY
An unexpected friends-to-lovers romance might not only turn out to be so much hotter than anything bad boy pro baseball player Ryan Sullivan has ever known…but much, much sweeter, too.
When Vicki Bennett saved Ryan Sullivan’s life as a teenager, it was the beginning of a close friendship that never wavered despite her failed marriage to someone else and Ryan’s well-earned reputation as a ladies’ man. So, when she suddenly needs a pretend boyfriend to protect herself and her career from a powerful man’s advances, he is the only person she can imagine asking.
Ryan will do anything to protect Vicki from harm, but when their “fake” kisses and caresses lead to an incredibly sensual night that neither of them can resist, will he have made the biggest mistake of all by irreparably jeopardizing their friendship? Or is it possible that what they’ve both been looking for has been right there the whole time…and the perfect combination of wicked and sweet, friendship and love, is finally within reach?
LET ME BE THE ONE is part of Bella Andre’s #1 bestselling series about The Sullivans. While it can easily be read as a stand-alone story, you’ll likely enjoy reading the other books, too.
REVIEW
‘Let Me Be The One’ by Bella Andre is a heartwarming installment in The Sullivans series that stunningly captures the essence of a friends-to-lovers romance. The story revolves around Ryan Sullivan, a charming professional baseball player, and Vicki Bennett, a talented artist and sculptor. Their deep-rooted friendship, which began in high school, forms the foundation of a connection that defies the passage of time—15 years apart only strengthens their bond upon reuniting.
The prose is enjoyable, weaving together moments of nostalgia and longing with humor and warmth, with a spicy flair. Ryan and Vicki’s dynamic is both sweet and passionate, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship while grappling with fear and vulnerability. Their chemistry is palpable, filled with unspoken desires that make their eventual connection all the more satisfying. Bella Andre skillfully portrays their journey of self-discovery, showcasing how both characters realize that their careers, while important, aren’t everything. As they reconnect, they confront their past feelings and the possibility of a romantic future, making readers root for their happiness. The supporting characters, the Sullivan siblings, add depth to the narrative, creating a lively atmosphere that emphasizes family support and love.
Eva Kaminsky artfully tells this story through a distinctive narration that maintains perfect tension throughout. Poignant pauses in a sultry tone at all the right places. As a long-time fan of magnificently woman-empowered romance, this format made the story even better this time around.
Overall, ‘Let Me Be The One’ is a fabulously fun listen for any romance fan, with its engaging characters and eloquent prose that captures the sweetness and tension of a love story years in the making. This book is a testament to the beauty of enduring friendships that evolve into something more profound, making it a true gem in the series. Thank you, Bella Andre and Eva Kaminsky, for a first-rate combo.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bella Andre is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “The Sullivans”, “The Maverick Billionaires”, “The Morrisons”, and the NYT bestselling “Four Weddings and a Fiasco” sweet romance series written as Lucy Kevin. Sign up for Bella’s newsletter at www.BellaAndre.com/Newsletter Visit Bella’s website at www.BellaAndre.com Follow Bella on X-twitter at www.twitter.com/bellaandre Join Bella on Faceboook at www.facebook.com/bellaandrefans Having sold more than 8 million books, Bella Andre’s novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and have appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists 83 times.
She has been the #1 Ranked Author at Amazon (on a top 10 list that included Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, James Patterson and Steven King), and Publishers Weekly named Oak Press (the publishing company she created to publish her own books) the Fastest-Growing Independent Publisher in the US. After signing a groundbreaking 7-figure print-only deal with Harlequin MIRA, Bella’s “The Sullivans” series is being released in paperback in the US, Canada, and Australia. Known for “sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance” (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan Magazine “Red Hot Reads” twice and have been translated into ten languages. Winner of the Award of Excellence, The Washington Post called her “One of the top writers in America” and she has been featured by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, USA Today, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and TIME Magazine.
A graduate of Stanford University, she has given keynote speeches at publishing conferences from Copenhagen to Berlin to San Francisco, including a standing-room-only keynote at Book Expo America in New York City. If not behind her computer, you can find her reading her favorite authors, hiking, swimming or laughing. Married with two children, Bella splits her time between the Northern California wine country, a 100-year-old log cabin in the Adirondacks, and a flat in London overlooking the Thames.
Eva Kaminsky is a NYC-based actor who has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and across the country at numerous regional theaters. She can be seen regularly on TV and in film (often weeping, occasionally smiling!), and you may recognize her voice representing products such as Intel, Neulasta, and Porsche.
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