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You’ve met the men of BAM. Now get to know the rebel.
Who is Reid Matthews?
A child, abandoned and unloved.
A teen, adrift and disregarded, using his superior tech skills for the wrong intentions.
A young adult, his future overshadowed by his prison record, his life an endless loop of loneliness.
Until he is given a second chance and a new life emerges.
A career he once thought he could only dream of, surrounded by people who show him that family and home aren’t simply words.
And a girl who shows him the greatest, most complex code he could ever write.
Love.
Who is Reid Matthews?
A child, abandoned and unloved.
A teen, adrift and disregarded, using his superior tech skills for the wrong intentions.
A young adult, his future overshadowed by his prison record, his life an endless loop of loneliness.
Until he is given a second chance and a new life emerges.
A career he once thought he could only dream of, surrounded by people who show him that family and home aren’t simply words.
And a girl who shows him the greatest, most complex code he could ever write.
Love.
272 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 11, 2018
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Melanie Moreland
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NYT/WSJ/USAT International bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of lots of lovely years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.
While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys travelling, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.
Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever-afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.
Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at [email protected]
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A bit about me:
NYT/WSJ/USAT International bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of lots of lovely years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.
While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys travelling, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.
Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever-afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.
Melanie is represented by Flavia Viotti at Bookcase Literary Agency. For any questions regarding subsidiary or translation rights please contact her at [email protected]
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August 29, 2019
Reid is book four in the Vested Interest series by Melanie Moreland. I read this series out of order and have already read books five and six. So this was the final book I needed to read. What a journey this has been. And what a way to close than with this techy, nerdy, damaged, genius.
Reid Matthews is twenty five years old. He has lived a life void of love. Void of anyone that cared what happened to him. There was one man, though, that took him under his wing and taught him everything he knew about computers. But, some bad decisions ended up putting Reid in prison for four years. Now Reid is trying to put his life back together. Aiden from BAM gave him the break he needed. A job doing what he loved. What he could do better than anyone else. He also found something else working for BAM. A sort of family. His three bosses were more like older brothers. And Sandy was the mom he never had. Then he met Becca.
Becca Holden works for The Gavin Group but has moved to Toronto to be the liaison between BAM and her company. She felt the attraction to Reid immediately. But she’s getting all sorts of mixed signals from him. She’ll catch him staring at her but he won’t talk to her. Little did she know Reid’s limited experience with women. Or just what he really was thinking every time he looked at her.
“Does my past mean you can’t be part of my future?”
Reid knows what he wants. He just isn’t sure how to go about getting it! He does know that he has to tell Becca everything about his past before they can move forward so she can decide if she is willing to take a risk on him. These two were seriously adorable. And let me tell you, Reid was a very fast learner. This man turned into a dirty talking, sex God in the bedroom!
“You’re, ah, a bit of a dirty boy when you get going, Reid Matthews.”
“Want me to show you how dirty?”
As Reid and Becca find their way, things are progressing with Ridge Towers and Reid proves time and time again he was the perfect choice for their company. But Reid also soon discovers new issues that could hold him back due to his prison record. Issues that could get in the way of his relationship with Becca. Issues that prove that he just might not be the man for her. That she deserves something more, something better!
“Kissing her felt like coming home, to the only home I wanted.” I only hoped she felt the same.”
I loved this book! I loved this series! All of these characters permanently live in my heart now! I have to mention that we also get a whole bunch of Richard again when he comes to Toronto. His friendship with this group grows deeper and I have to add that any mention of Richard is a huge plus for me! There is also an amazing epilogue. We get a fantastic look into Reid and Becca’s future and it was the perfect way to close this amazing journey I’ve been on. I’ve enjoyed every word, every chapter, and every book. Thank you so much, Melanie, for all of your wonderful words.
“I’ll always choose you, Reid.”
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Reid Matthews is twenty five years old. He has lived a life void of love. Void of anyone that cared what happened to him. There was one man, though, that took him under his wing and taught him everything he knew about computers. But, some bad decisions ended up putting Reid in prison for four years. Now Reid is trying to put his life back together. Aiden from BAM gave him the break he needed. A job doing what he loved. What he could do better than anyone else. He also found something else working for BAM. A sort of family. His three bosses were more like older brothers. And Sandy was the mom he never had. Then he met Becca.
Becca Holden works for The Gavin Group but has moved to Toronto to be the liaison between BAM and her company. She felt the attraction to Reid immediately. But she’s getting all sorts of mixed signals from him. She’ll catch him staring at her but he won’t talk to her. Little did she know Reid’s limited experience with women. Or just what he really was thinking every time he looked at her.
“Does my past mean you can’t be part of my future?”
Reid knows what he wants. He just isn’t sure how to go about getting it! He does know that he has to tell Becca everything about his past before they can move forward so she can decide if she is willing to take a risk on him. These two were seriously adorable. And let me tell you, Reid was a very fast learner. This man turned into a dirty talking, sex God in the bedroom!
“You’re, ah, a bit of a dirty boy when you get going, Reid Matthews.”
“Want me to show you how dirty?”
As Reid and Becca find their way, things are progressing with Ridge Towers and Reid proves time and time again he was the perfect choice for their company. But Reid also soon discovers new issues that could hold him back due to his prison record. Issues that could get in the way of his relationship with Becca. Issues that prove that he just might not be the man for her. That she deserves something more, something better!
“Kissing her felt like coming home, to the only home I wanted.” I only hoped she felt the same.”
I loved this book! I loved this series! All of these characters permanently live in my heart now! I have to mention that we also get a whole bunch of Richard again when he comes to Toronto. His friendship with this group grows deeper and I have to add that any mention of Richard is a huge plus for me! There is also an amazing epilogue. We get a fantastic look into Reid and Becca’s future and it was the perfect way to close this amazing journey I’ve been on. I’ve enjoyed every word, every chapter, and every book. Thank you so much, Melanie, for all of your wonderful words.
“I’ll always choose you, Reid.”
For more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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July 22, 2022
This is the best book from this series. I love Reid. He is such a sweet, innocent, loyal, honest alpha male. I love how Miss Moreland develop Reid from innocent, geeky guy into a man. Well, he is a man, but to be a real man with courage protective toward Becca. He deserves so much respect.
The first part of this book is so hilarious. I love how geeky Reid is. How clueless he is around Becca. But when he realizes how much he loves Becca, he transforms into a real man. He gets all of the respect he deserves. And it is very good to catch up with the rest of BAM boys.
5 Reid stars
The first part of this book is so hilarious. I love how geeky Reid is. How clueless he is around Becca. But when he realizes how much he loves Becca, he transforms into a real man. He gets all of the respect he deserves. And it is very good to catch up with the rest of BAM boys.
5 Reid stars
September 17, 2018
4 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
Reid Matthews grew up abandoned and unloved in the foster system. He felt lonely and invisible. He's a computer genius whose brilliant tech skills landed him a prison record. He was looking for a fresh start and a second chance. He was offered a job in the IT department at BAM that was a game changer for his future. It changed his path and gave him a chance to turn his life around. He's now their lead IT guy and a valuable part of the team. He'd also found a family in his bosses Bentley, Aiden, And Maddox. They had his back, and he no longer felt alone.
As the resident geek at BAM, Reid spends all his time at work writing code. He loves his job and it has become his priority. Then he meets Rebecca Holden. She's the new marketing manager working at BAM as the liaison for The Gavin Group. She's intelligent, and incredibly sexy. She's the prettiest woman he's ever seen. When she entered the room he was entranced, and she completely captured all his attention. He wanted her badly.
-“I want you so much I’m aching for you.”
-“I want more with you.”
Reid decides to make his play for Becca, but he's still struggling with his complicated past. Self doubt and worries dictate his actions. Will he let fear hold him back, or will he risk his heart for love?
I have been dying for Reid's book, and it was fabulous! He's the rebel with a heart of gold. He's so funny, but vulnerable and kind. I adore how genuine he is. What you see is what you get. He's beautiful inside and out. I loved getting his HEA, and some Reid sexy time. This story was full of heart and oh so delicious! Just loved it!
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(ARC provided by author)
Reid Matthews grew up abandoned and unloved in the foster system. He felt lonely and invisible. He's a computer genius whose brilliant tech skills landed him a prison record. He was looking for a fresh start and a second chance. He was offered a job in the IT department at BAM that was a game changer for his future. It changed his path and gave him a chance to turn his life around. He's now their lead IT guy and a valuable part of the team. He'd also found a family in his bosses Bentley, Aiden, And Maddox. They had his back, and he no longer felt alone.
As the resident geek at BAM, Reid spends all his time at work writing code. He loves his job and it has become his priority. Then he meets Rebecca Holden. She's the new marketing manager working at BAM as the liaison for The Gavin Group. She's intelligent, and incredibly sexy. She's the prettiest woman he's ever seen. When she entered the room he was entranced, and she completely captured all his attention. He wanted her badly.
-“I want you so much I’m aching for you.”
-“I want more with you.”
Reid decides to make his play for Becca, but he's still struggling with his complicated past. Self doubt and worries dictate his actions. Will he let fear hold him back, or will he risk his heart for love?
I have been dying for Reid's book, and it was fabulous! He's the rebel with a heart of gold. He's so funny, but vulnerable and kind. I adore how genuine he is. What you see is what you get. He's beautiful inside and out. I loved getting his HEA, and some Reid sexy time. This story was full of heart and oh so delicious! Just loved it!
***NOW AVAILABLE***
https://amzn.to/2D3oPYx
September 24, 2018
Favorite Quotes:
I think you were attempting to dance, but at first, I wasn’t sure if you were having a seizure or drunk.
I’ll say your mattress dancing is a lot smoother than your floor dancing.
I have to tell you that listening to your marketing geek is seriously turning me on, BB. It makes me want to interface with your software.
“Go upstairs, Richard. Give me five minutes with my girl. You’ve had her all week.” “We need to talk if all you need is five minutes, Reid.”
My Review:
I loved this book from start to finish as I have every book in this series. I treasured the sweet and quirky Reid; he stole my heart although his back-story had left a serious bruise on my well-used coronary muscle. Written from my favorite dual POV, the storylines were poignant, well-crafted, continuously engaging, and loaded with endearing characters, clever levity, and witty banter. My attention never flagged, there were no slow and less interesting spots, and my only complaint would be the want for more. Melanie Moreland remains near the top of my list of favorite authors with consistently turning out highly entertaining, thoughtful, and insightful stories with eloquence and perfection.
I think you were attempting to dance, but at first, I wasn’t sure if you were having a seizure or drunk.
I’ll say your mattress dancing is a lot smoother than your floor dancing.
I have to tell you that listening to your marketing geek is seriously turning me on, BB. It makes me want to interface with your software.
“Go upstairs, Richard. Give me five minutes with my girl. You’ve had her all week.” “We need to talk if all you need is five minutes, Reid.”
My Review:
I loved this book from start to finish as I have every book in this series. I treasured the sweet and quirky Reid; he stole my heart although his back-story had left a serious bruise on my well-used coronary muscle. Written from my favorite dual POV, the storylines were poignant, well-crafted, continuously engaging, and loaded with endearing characters, clever levity, and witty banter. My attention never flagged, there were no slow and less interesting spots, and my only complaint would be the want for more. Melanie Moreland remains near the top of my list of favorite authors with consistently turning out highly entertaining, thoughtful, and insightful stories with eloquence and perfection.
August 27, 2018
4.25 stars.
I’m so glad Melanie Moreland has brought us Reid’s story. He’s been an incredible secondary character, stepping up to the mark time after time as the boys have needed his exceptional technology skills, and now the floor is all his.
All I want is a chance to move on and put all that shit behind me. For one person to believe in me.”
In many respects this is my favourite of the series and that’s largely down to Reid who has fought his way through life to become the exceptional man he is today. He’s made mistakes, but he’s learnt from them and there is no one more deserving of a happy ever after. And his new co-worker, Becca is the lucky lady to walk that path alongside him.
Theirs is romance filled with firsts and in Becca, Moreland has created a strong, confident heroine comfortable in taking the lead. And it’s this which compliments Reid’s more reserved, gentle nature—she is his safe place—and seeing him open up, bearing his scars and falling harder with each passing day, was lovely.
Don’t let love pass you by because you’re scared or because of the what-ifs...”
Admittedly at times I found Reid and Becca a little too perfect verging on overly sweet, but that’s minor because what more than counteracts that is a story which flits between leaving you howling with laughter thanks to witty banter and hilarious interactions between the guys, romance by the bucketload and moments which leave you reaching for the tissues as you share the characters lower moments.
I’m not going anywhere.”
I’m not entirely convinced this is the last we’ve seen from these guys, but if I’m wrong there’s no question that Melanie Moreland has ended the Vested Interest series on a high note. And if I’m not wrong, then I’ll definitely be in the line for more.
Copy received courtesy of Enticing Journey Book Promotions for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I’m so glad Melanie Moreland has brought us Reid’s story. He’s been an incredible secondary character, stepping up to the mark time after time as the boys have needed his exceptional technology skills, and now the floor is all his.
All I want is a chance to move on and put all that shit behind me. For one person to believe in me.”
In many respects this is my favourite of the series and that’s largely down to Reid who has fought his way through life to become the exceptional man he is today. He’s made mistakes, but he’s learnt from them and there is no one more deserving of a happy ever after. And his new co-worker, Becca is the lucky lady to walk that path alongside him.
Theirs is romance filled with firsts and in Becca, Moreland has created a strong, confident heroine comfortable in taking the lead. And it’s this which compliments Reid’s more reserved, gentle nature—she is his safe place—and seeing him open up, bearing his scars and falling harder with each passing day, was lovely.
Don’t let love pass you by because you’re scared or because of the what-ifs...”
Admittedly at times I found Reid and Becca a little too perfect verging on overly sweet, but that’s minor because what more than counteracts that is a story which flits between leaving you howling with laughter thanks to witty banter and hilarious interactions between the guys, romance by the bucketload and moments which leave you reaching for the tissues as you share the characters lower moments.
I’m not going anywhere.”
I’m not entirely convinced this is the last we’ve seen from these guys, but if I’m wrong there’s no question that Melanie Moreland has ended the Vested Interest series on a high note. And if I’m not wrong, then I’ll definitely be in the line for more.
Copy received courtesy of Enticing Journey Book Promotions for an honest and unbiased opinion.
April 27, 2019
Reid Matthews (wish it would have given his age) is a former hacker convicted for his crimes, now reformed and working as head of IT for a Toronto company where he’s been given a second chance. But he wants a first chance at love with his co-worker and crush Becca Holden, 25.
Virgin heroes are a bit like unicorns so I’ll admit that premise intrigued me enough to check out this tale. Reid is a real sweetie. He’s totally all in for Becca; he just needs to let his past go.
Becca is very grounded, understanding, and sensible. She was just what Reid needed.
Despite Reid’s virginal status (or perhaps in lieu of it—he does have a lot of time to make up for) there’s no shortage of sexy times.
Told via their dual alternating first person POVs, I think the biggest appeal to me was seeing someone who had such a rough start in life get the happiness and stability they deserved. I read this at a time where my own life is going through some upheavals so it was enjoyable to have a positive story of triumph.
My only minor complaint was the narrative inserts of italic flashbacks. It sometimes threw off the flow. The storytelling was relevant and necessary; I just felt it could have been presented smoother.
This is a safe, relatively low-angst romance with a character backstory that tugs on the heartstrings. I haven’t read the previous books in the series, but I didn’t have any problems following along so it can operate as a standalone as well. That said, I might have to check out the other books as I liked those guys as side characters here.
Safety Recap:
*Title purchased from Amazon. All reviews written by Book-Bosomed Book Blog are honest opinions.
Virgin heroes are a bit like unicorns so I’ll admit that premise intrigued me enough to check out this tale. Reid is a real sweetie. He’s totally all in for Becca; he just needs to let his past go.
Becca is very grounded, understanding, and sensible. She was just what Reid needed.
Despite Reid’s virginal status (or perhaps in lieu of it—he does have a lot of time to make up for) there’s no shortage of sexy times.
“I felt her everywhere as my orgasm built like wildfire in my veins, burning and twisting so hot I was certain all that would remain was ash when I climaxed.”
Told via their dual alternating first person POVs, I think the biggest appeal to me was seeing someone who had such a rough start in life get the happiness and stability they deserved. I read this at a time where my own life is going through some upheavals so it was enjoyable to have a positive story of triumph.
My only minor complaint was the narrative inserts of italic flashbacks. It sometimes threw off the flow. The storytelling was relevant and necessary; I just felt it could have been presented smoother.
This is a safe, relatively low-angst romance with a character backstory that tugs on the heartstrings. I haven’t read the previous books in the series, but I didn’t have any problems following along so it can operate as a standalone as well. That said, I might have to check out the other books as I liked those guys as side characters here.
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*Title purchased from Amazon. All reviews written by Book-Bosomed Book Blog are honest opinions.
March 20, 2024
This was fun and a bit cheesey, which I'm definitely a fan of. I smiled while reading this, and I adore Reid and Becca a lot. 🤗
I cringed and laughed at Reid and Becca's interactions. For most part, they were awkward and found it difficult to maintain a conversation despite their mutual attraction. It was sweet, nevertheless, because I knew how mutual and sincere their feelings were.
While I do love Reid and how his life turned out to be after what he went through, his past definitely played a huge part in the story. I felt it kind of became repetitive how he's not good enough and not deserving of the people and good things that are happening to him because of his past. The constant negative thinking and disbelief in himself make me want to hug him, but also shake him hard for even thinking that way. He's come a long way, and he needs to see it for himself. He's no longer the foster kid who has no one. He found a family and was surrounded by people who always wanted the best for him. He even found someone who loved him for who he is, flaws and all.
But I also understand why he cannot wrap his head around that reality and why he still feels he doesn't deserve any of it. I just wish he didn't use these insecurities on so many occasions to push away Becca and his brothers, who just want him to be happy.
Thank God, Becca's not someone who just walks away so easily when things get tough. She's way more understanding and patient with Reid and is always going to choose him over anything else. I love her support, how she never gave up on him, and the fact that she let him have his own space to think things through. She is always there to ground Reid when he starts to get too stuck in his own thoughts. Letting him know that he has her and that she'll never let him down. Gooosh! The love and support she has for him was just so adorable to read; she's just an amazing person, truthfully.
I loved that there's no real breakup and that they faced the conflict together instead of apart. I loved the camaraderie and how they became a family; after all, family isn't just about blood. I loved the epilogue too, and how cute it was to see these men dote on their kids. 🤭
Overall, I had fun, and this is definitely a good read. 💖
Book info:
- Workplace romance
- Ex-con H (IT expert)
- Death of parent (off page, past)
- Foster system
- No cheating, OPD, breakup
- Virgin H, experienced h (celibate 2 years)
- HEA (married with son)
I cringed and laughed at Reid and Becca's interactions. For most part, they were awkward and found it difficult to maintain a conversation despite their mutual attraction. It was sweet, nevertheless, because I knew how mutual and sincere their feelings were.
While I do love Reid and how his life turned out to be after what he went through, his past definitely played a huge part in the story. I felt it kind of became repetitive how he's not good enough and not deserving of the people and good things that are happening to him because of his past. The constant negative thinking and disbelief in himself make me want to hug him, but also shake him hard for even thinking that way. He's come a long way, and he needs to see it for himself. He's no longer the foster kid who has no one. He found a family and was surrounded by people who always wanted the best for him. He even found someone who loved him for who he is, flaws and all.
But I also understand why he cannot wrap his head around that reality and why he still feels he doesn't deserve any of it. I just wish he didn't use these insecurities on so many occasions to push away Becca and his brothers, who just want him to be happy.
Thank God, Becca's not someone who just walks away so easily when things get tough. She's way more understanding and patient with Reid and is always going to choose him over anything else. I love her support, how she never gave up on him, and the fact that she let him have his own space to think things through. She is always there to ground Reid when he starts to get too stuck in his own thoughts. Letting him know that he has her and that she'll never let him down. Gooosh! The love and support she has for him was just so adorable to read; she's just an amazing person, truthfully.
I loved that there's no real breakup and that they faced the conflict together instead of apart. I loved the camaraderie and how they became a family; after all, family isn't just about blood. I loved the epilogue too, and how cute it was to see these men dote on their kids. 🤭
Overall, I had fun, and this is definitely a good read. 💖
Book info:
- Workplace romance
- Ex-con H (IT expert)
- Death of parent (off page, past)
- Foster system
- No cheating, OPD, breakup
- Virgin H, experienced h (celibate 2 years)
- HEA (married with son)
September 20, 2018
Safe!!
A virgin hero who didn’t know how to talk to the heroine. He even made lists.
A bit unrealistic and unbelievable but he was sweet and shy.
Heroine is not a virgin.
December 12, 2018
Virgin hero and non-virginal heroine -> my reading heaven *lol*
Cute, sweet, but also strong hero. Not an alphahole, but a good young man.
Apart from him telling many personal things to his bosses/friends he was more than ok.
Likable heroine, almost nothing to demur.
The best book in this series, IMO.
Cute, sweet, but also strong hero. Not an alphahole, but a good young man.
Apart from him telling many personal things to his bosses/friends he was more than ok.
Likable heroine, almost nothing to demur.
The best book in this series, IMO.
March 15, 2020
Sometimes it takes only that one single kindness to change a life.
Reid did a stupid thing in a past which led him to being jailed and the name ex- con is now a unremovable stain on his life. No decent job, no decent place to live, no family or friends but still he made it up to the top in the end. So much dedication and courage. All because one person decided to give him a chance.
Reid was slightly awkward, geek but brilliant hacker hero. I loved him. And Becca complimented him beautifully. She never once let him down. They both where attracted to each other from the beginning but afraid to approach. Thanks to certain bosses meddling they finally found their happy ever after.
The familial bond in the book was wonderful. So many secondary characters, different relationships! There were instances my heart broke and likewise where I howled with laughter.
Epilogue was cutest.
Recommended.
Oh.. almost forgot to mention, hero was a virgin and heroine wasn’t!
Reid did a stupid thing in a past which led him to being jailed and the name ex- con is now a unremovable stain on his life. No decent job, no decent place to live, no family or friends but still he made it up to the top in the end. So much dedication and courage. All because one person decided to give him a chance.
Reid was slightly awkward, geek but brilliant hacker hero. I loved him. And Becca complimented him beautifully. She never once let him down. They both where attracted to each other from the beginning but afraid to approach. Thanks to certain bosses meddling they finally found their happy ever after.
The familial bond in the book was wonderful. So many secondary characters, different relationships! There were instances my heart broke and likewise where I howled with laughter.
Epilogue was cutest.
Recommended.
Oh.. almost forgot to mention, hero was a virgin and heroine wasn’t!
March 8, 2020
Inhalt: „Corporate love -Reid“ ist der vierte Band der gleichnamigen „Corporate love“-Reihe von Melanie Moreland. Es ist am 1.02.2020 beim Lyx Verlag erschienen.
Reid hatte keine einfache Kindheit. Ausgesetzt und dann von Pflegefamilie zu Pflegefamilie gereicht ist das Computergenie auf die schiefe Bahn geraten. Seine Strafe hat er vier Jahre lang im Gefängnis abgesessen. Danach hat er bei der Firma BAM eine neue Arbeit und Familie gefunden. Er fühlt sich trotzdem noch einsam. Als Becca auftaucht entdeckt Reid das erste Mal was es heißt zu lieben.
Meinung: Das Cover ist in Ordnung, aber leider nichts neues. Man erkennt den angezogenen Oberkörper eines Mannes. Unten erkennt man eine düstere Skyline. Am besten am Cover gefällt mir, dass im oberen Teil die Zahlen 0 und 1 zu erkennen sind. Es passt zu dem Computergenie. Hans Link hat die Geschichte ins deutsche übersetzt. Die Geschichte wird aus größtenteils aus Reids Sicht erzählt. Ab und zu bekommen wir auch mal Beccas Sichtweise zu lesen. Der Schreibstil war in Ordnung. Da ich selbst ein kleiner Techniknerd bin, hatte ich mir von dieser Geschichte viel erhofft. Leider zu viel. Mit den Charakteren hatte ich wirklich große Probleme. Insbesondere mit Reid. Natürlich kann ich verstehen, dass seine Vergangenheit ihn geprägt hat. Auch das er bei seinem Lebensumständen auf die schiefe Bahn geraten ist, ist noch einigermaßen nachvollziehbar. Allerdings finde ich seine Denkensweise in diesem Fall sehr naiv. Aber okay, das lasse ich auch noch so durchgehen. Die Geschichte mit der Firma finde ich dann doch ein bisschen komisch. Insbesondere wie sich das Verhältnis zwischen Reid und seinen Chefs entwickelt hat. Vielleicht kann ich es nicht so gut nachvollziehen, weil ich die ersten drei Bände nicht gelesen habe, aber ich fand es komisch. Besonders diese Betonungen von Familie und Brüder und so. Das war mir zu viel und wirkte nicht sehr angebracht. Auch dass er ständig gelobt worden ist, war mir ein bisschen zu viel. Ich hatte das Gefühl als hätte er zwei Seiten. Einmal die schüchterne, verlorene und zurückhaltende Seite und dann andere Seite. Ich habe kein Problem damit, dass er sexuell noch unerfahren ist, aber hatte gerade am Anfang das Gefühl, als würde er an Becca nur die körperlichen Vorzüge mögen. Auch ein oder zwei Szenen waren dabei, in denen er ganz plötzlich und direkt seine Meinung rausgehauen hat. In meinen Augen ist es der Autorin nicht gelungen, die verschiedenen Charaktereigenschaften harmonisch in Einklang zu bringen. Becca war mir eigentlich sympathisch. Sie hat ein gutes Herz. Trotzdem gab es ein paar Dinge, die mich daran gehindert haben, dass ich sie wirklich mag. Was mir ziemlich auf die Nerven ging war, dass sie ständig geweint hat, wenn Reid aus seiner Vergangenheit erzählt hat oder sich emotional geöffnet hat. Außerdem fand ich die „Manipulationen“ nicht so toll. War es anfangs gefühlt trotz Teeniegefühle und -hormone, eher körperlicher Natur, so wurde es später zumindest etwas gefühlvoller und sie kamen wirklich als gutes Paar rüber. Trotzdem hätte ich mit mehr Gefühle und Spannung gewünscht. Außerdem habe ich nicht das Gefühl als hätten die beiden sich als Individuum weiterentwickelt. Besonders Reid hängt weiter an seiner Vergangenheit, obwohl sein Leben sich mittlerweile komplett verändert hat. Gegen Ende kommt dann endlich mal etwas Fahrt in der Handlung auf, aber es kam nicht so überraschend, wie erhofft.
Die Nebencharaktere waren in Ordnung, aber so viel habe ich über sie leider nicht erfahren können, da sie Reid entweder mit Lob und Anerkennung oder Zurechtweisungen und Tipps überhäuft haben. Am liebsten mochte ich Sandy, die gute Seele des Büros.
Fazit: Leider konnte diese Geschichte mein Techniknerdherz überhaupt nicht erreichen. Besonders am Anfang konnte ich die Gefühle zwischen den beiden nicht nachvollziehen. Das Computerthema ist gut rüber gekommen. Die Charaktere waren mir zu oberflächig. Ich hätte mir mehr Tiefe und Entwicklung gewünscht. Jeder der die ersten Teile mochte wird sich sicherlich über ein Wiedersehen mit alt bekannten Gesichter freuen.
Man kann diese Geschichte auch lesen, wenn man die ersten drei Teile nicht gelesen hat. Allerdings würde ich dazu raten mit einem der anderen Bände anzufangen.
Reid hatte keine einfache Kindheit. Ausgesetzt und dann von Pflegefamilie zu Pflegefamilie gereicht ist das Computergenie auf die schiefe Bahn geraten. Seine Strafe hat er vier Jahre lang im Gefängnis abgesessen. Danach hat er bei der Firma BAM eine neue Arbeit und Familie gefunden. Er fühlt sich trotzdem noch einsam. Als Becca auftaucht entdeckt Reid das erste Mal was es heißt zu lieben.
Meinung: Das Cover ist in Ordnung, aber leider nichts neues. Man erkennt den angezogenen Oberkörper eines Mannes. Unten erkennt man eine düstere Skyline. Am besten am Cover gefällt mir, dass im oberen Teil die Zahlen 0 und 1 zu erkennen sind. Es passt zu dem Computergenie. Hans Link hat die Geschichte ins deutsche übersetzt. Die Geschichte wird aus größtenteils aus Reids Sicht erzählt. Ab und zu bekommen wir auch mal Beccas Sichtweise zu lesen. Der Schreibstil war in Ordnung. Da ich selbst ein kleiner Techniknerd bin, hatte ich mir von dieser Geschichte viel erhofft. Leider zu viel. Mit den Charakteren hatte ich wirklich große Probleme. Insbesondere mit Reid. Natürlich kann ich verstehen, dass seine Vergangenheit ihn geprägt hat. Auch das er bei seinem Lebensumständen auf die schiefe Bahn geraten ist, ist noch einigermaßen nachvollziehbar. Allerdings finde ich seine Denkensweise in diesem Fall sehr naiv. Aber okay, das lasse ich auch noch so durchgehen. Die Geschichte mit der Firma finde ich dann doch ein bisschen komisch. Insbesondere wie sich das Verhältnis zwischen Reid und seinen Chefs entwickelt hat. Vielleicht kann ich es nicht so gut nachvollziehen, weil ich die ersten drei Bände nicht gelesen habe, aber ich fand es komisch. Besonders diese Betonungen von Familie und Brüder und so. Das war mir zu viel und wirkte nicht sehr angebracht. Auch dass er ständig gelobt worden ist, war mir ein bisschen zu viel. Ich hatte das Gefühl als hätte er zwei Seiten. Einmal die schüchterne, verlorene und zurückhaltende Seite und dann andere Seite. Ich habe kein Problem damit, dass er sexuell noch unerfahren ist, aber hatte gerade am Anfang das Gefühl, als würde er an Becca nur die körperlichen Vorzüge mögen. Auch ein oder zwei Szenen waren dabei, in denen er ganz plötzlich und direkt seine Meinung rausgehauen hat. In meinen Augen ist es der Autorin nicht gelungen, die verschiedenen Charaktereigenschaften harmonisch in Einklang zu bringen. Becca war mir eigentlich sympathisch. Sie hat ein gutes Herz. Trotzdem gab es ein paar Dinge, die mich daran gehindert haben, dass ich sie wirklich mag. Was mir ziemlich auf die Nerven ging war, dass sie ständig geweint hat, wenn Reid aus seiner Vergangenheit erzählt hat oder sich emotional geöffnet hat. Außerdem fand ich die „Manipulationen“ nicht so toll. War es anfangs gefühlt trotz Teeniegefühle und -hormone, eher körperlicher Natur, so wurde es später zumindest etwas gefühlvoller und sie kamen wirklich als gutes Paar rüber. Trotzdem hätte ich mit mehr Gefühle und Spannung gewünscht. Außerdem habe ich nicht das Gefühl als hätten die beiden sich als Individuum weiterentwickelt. Besonders Reid hängt weiter an seiner Vergangenheit, obwohl sein Leben sich mittlerweile komplett verändert hat. Gegen Ende kommt dann endlich mal etwas Fahrt in der Handlung auf, aber es kam nicht so überraschend, wie erhofft.
Die Nebencharaktere waren in Ordnung, aber so viel habe ich über sie leider nicht erfahren können, da sie Reid entweder mit Lob und Anerkennung oder Zurechtweisungen und Tipps überhäuft haben. Am liebsten mochte ich Sandy, die gute Seele des Büros.
Fazit: Leider konnte diese Geschichte mein Techniknerdherz überhaupt nicht erreichen. Besonders am Anfang konnte ich die Gefühle zwischen den beiden nicht nachvollziehen. Das Computerthema ist gut rüber gekommen. Die Charaktere waren mir zu oberflächig. Ich hätte mir mehr Tiefe und Entwicklung gewünscht. Jeder der die ersten Teile mochte wird sich sicherlich über ein Wiedersehen mit alt bekannten Gesichter freuen.
Man kann diese Geschichte auch lesen, wenn man die ersten drei Teile nicht gelesen hat. Allerdings würde ich dazu raten mit einem der anderen Bände anzufangen.
May 4, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
Low angst, low drama, virgin MMC who is reserved and also a sweetheart. Easy fast read. Not mad at it.
Low angst, low drama, virgin MMC who is reserved and also a sweetheart. Easy fast read. Not mad at it.
March 23, 2019
An enjoyable read. Reid was a sweetheart, he’s made some mistakes in the past but he’s learnt from them and made a good life for himself, finding the family he never had at the place he works. Reid has a big thing for his co-worker Becca, but finds that he becomes a mess when he tries to ask her out/talk to her, but finally it happens and he gets the girl. I did want more fire from Reid but I still liked him.
There were funny moments in this, such as when some of the guys try to teach Reid how to dance, and some of the banter in this book had me grinning. Undeniably there were moments where I found Reid and Becca to be a tad too perfect but not so much that it drove me barney or made me want to hurl.
There isn’t any real drama in this one, but my mood defo needed something like this – super easy/light read and for the most part fun.
There’s a reversal of a prominent trope in romance books –
Acquired via KU.
There were funny moments in this, such as when some of the guys try to teach Reid how to dance, and some of the banter in this book had me grinning. Undeniably there were moments where I found Reid and Becca to be a tad too perfect but not so much that it drove me barney or made me want to hurl.
There isn’t any real drama in this one, but my mood defo needed something like this – super easy/light read and for the most part fun.
There’s a reversal of a prominent trope in romance books –
Acquired via KU.
September 20, 2018
This author did an amazing thing. She created this ex con, technology genius, virgin hero and made him absolutely, boring. Like so boring, it was effecting the other characters in the previous books. Heroine wasnt any better, and when both of them got together it made everything even more bland.
March 26, 2019
Reid, my lost boy. I cried for you. Reid never had a family. His childhood was one loss after another. As a teenager he finally found a home and someone to care about him, but that too was taken from him. The one thing Reid held on to was computers and his ability to bend them to his will. In an effort to prove himself, Reid used his computer skills illegally. Though Reid paid for those choices, he still lives with the consequences every day. Helping Reid overcome the mistakes of his past is the family he has found with BAM. In Bentley, Maddox, and Aiden he has found support, guidance, and acceptance. Now Reid has found something even more. He has found Becca.
Becca has come to work with BAM from an advertising company hired to help with BAM’s new campaign. (If you want to know more about Richard and Katy check out The Contract!) Becca is excited to live in a big city and the opportunity of working with the people at BAM. She is especially excited after meeting Reid. From the moment Becca and Reid meet there is a connection. She is waiting for him to make the first move. Reid wants Becca. He wants her in a way he has never wanted another woman, but he doesn’t feel he is worth her, given his past mistakes. Reid can’t resist his feelings for Becca. (And let me just say that when Reid puts his mind to something he goes straight to the head of the class.) Reid’s continued doubts about his worthiness effect his relationship with Becca. But Becca is willing to fight for what she wants, and she wants Reid and the future they might have with each other.
Reid and Becca have overcome so much in their short time together, but there are battles yet to be won. Becca’s father is an overprotective former police officer who has distinct views of “criminals”. He makes his opinions known to Reid and Becca, especially when Becca is the victim of a crime and Reid wants to use his special set of skills to address the issue. Reid is faced with an impossible choice, but in his heart he knows he first priority must always be what is best for Becca. Reid’s journey helps him grow so much through out this book. He comes into himself and learns to forgive his past choices. Reid’s growth has only strengthened his feelings for Becca and his relationship with his BAM brothers.
This book. I cried, laughed, yelled, groaned…changed my panties. Reid “Fucking” Matthews. I love him. I love Reid and Becca’s relationship. But, my secret? My favorite part of the book? The relationship between Reid and the BAM boys. It touches my heart. The lost little boy that still exists in Reid’s heart wanted a family. He wanted to be wanted and needed. Ms. Moreland so accurately portrays the emotions and thoughts that linger with children who have lived in the foster care system that it brought me to tears. Ms. Moreland evokes so many emotions for me with the realism that she brings to her characters and their journeys. She obviously writes from her heart and her own experiences, bringing a richness to her work that shines through every word.
Becca has come to work with BAM from an advertising company hired to help with BAM’s new campaign. (If you want to know more about Richard and Katy check out The Contract!) Becca is excited to live in a big city and the opportunity of working with the people at BAM. She is especially excited after meeting Reid. From the moment Becca and Reid meet there is a connection. She is waiting for him to make the first move. Reid wants Becca. He wants her in a way he has never wanted another woman, but he doesn’t feel he is worth her, given his past mistakes. Reid can’t resist his feelings for Becca. (And let me just say that when Reid puts his mind to something he goes straight to the head of the class.) Reid’s continued doubts about his worthiness effect his relationship with Becca. But Becca is willing to fight for what she wants, and she wants Reid and the future they might have with each other.
Reid and Becca have overcome so much in their short time together, but there are battles yet to be won. Becca’s father is an overprotective former police officer who has distinct views of “criminals”. He makes his opinions known to Reid and Becca, especially when Becca is the victim of a crime and Reid wants to use his special set of skills to address the issue. Reid is faced with an impossible choice, but in his heart he knows he first priority must always be what is best for Becca. Reid’s journey helps him grow so much through out this book. He comes into himself and learns to forgive his past choices. Reid’s growth has only strengthened his feelings for Becca and his relationship with his BAM brothers.
This book. I cried, laughed, yelled, groaned…changed my panties. Reid “Fucking” Matthews. I love him. I love Reid and Becca’s relationship. But, my secret? My favorite part of the book? The relationship between Reid and the BAM boys. It touches my heart. The lost little boy that still exists in Reid’s heart wanted a family. He wanted to be wanted and needed. Ms. Moreland so accurately portrays the emotions and thoughts that linger with children who have lived in the foster care system that it brought me to tears. Ms. Moreland evokes so many emotions for me with the realism that she brings to her characters and their journeys. She obviously writes from her heart and her own experiences, bringing a richness to her work that shines through every word.
March 23, 2024
Safe
Full review to come
SUPER SWEET ROMANCE LOW ANGST
VIRGIN HERO
non virgin h
No cheating
No OW at all
No OM at all
No real history for h other than it had been a while for her.
Hero did push the h away a few times cause of his insecurity but it didn’t last long and he loved the h so much.
No separation just the few times he pushed her away but they were not really broken up.
Minor 3rd act conflict that last only hours
Full review to come
SUPER SWEET ROMANCE LOW ANGST
VIRGIN HERO
non virgin h
No cheating
No OW at all
No OM at all
No real history for h other than it had been a while for her.
Hero did push the h away a few times cause of his insecurity but it didn’t last long and he loved the h so much.
No separation just the few times he pushed her away but they were not really broken up.
Minor 3rd act conflict that last only hours
October 4, 2020
Sweet story.
Geeky, tough tied virgin Hero.
Heroine not a virgin but it's been a long time.
Lots of secondary characters from previous books in series.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No other woman or man drama.
HEA.
Epilogue.
Geeky, tough tied virgin Hero.
Heroine not a virgin but it's been a long time.
Lots of secondary characters from previous books in series.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No other woman or man drama.
HEA.
Epilogue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2019
rounding up to 4 stars because it was enjoyable and I loved Reid's character. Becca, however, was very bland.
It's a simple sweet romance that's more about Reid overcoming his past with the help of his friends at BAM and Rebecca.
I don't want to give too much info on his past as it is interesting to hear him tell it. But right now, he is a tech guru. He is unabashed about his skills and generally not a shrinking violet, but Rebecca leaves him tongue tied like a high school virgin...
.. well actually, he is a virgin.
He's not apologetic about it or embarrassed about it. He just wants Becca to be his first and maybe even his ONLY.
He wobbles a bit 2/3 in about whether he's good enough blah blah blah, and it wasn't overdone. Other than that, I quite enjoyed this easy going read about Reid.
I just wish Becca had been more interesting. Maybe give me some more info on how she came to enjoy using a stripper pole for exercising?? Cause that was about the only interesting thing about her. Her curmudgeonly dad was more interesting.
I felt like she was just there as a foil for Reid to get his HEA.
Good safety
It's a simple sweet romance that's more about Reid overcoming his past with the help of his friends at BAM and Rebecca.
I don't want to give too much info on his past as it is interesting to hear him tell it. But right now, he is a tech guru. He is unabashed about his skills and generally not a shrinking violet, but Rebecca leaves him tongue tied like a high school virgin...
.. well actually, he is a virgin.
He's not apologetic about it or embarrassed about it. He just wants Becca to be his first and maybe even his ONLY.
He wobbles a bit 2/3 in about whether he's good enough blah blah blah, and it wasn't overdone. Other than that, I quite enjoyed this easy going read about Reid.
I just wish Becca had been more interesting. Maybe give me some more info on how she came to enjoy using a stripper pole for exercising?? Cause that was about the only interesting thing about her. Her curmudgeonly dad was more interesting.
I felt like she was just there as a foil for Reid to get his HEA.
Good safety
February 1, 2022
4.5 stars
This was a surprisingly emotional read for me, I got teary a few times. It was a bit of a slow start, however I quickly became invested in this character-driven story. It’s written in first person, dual POV.
The H is amazing and such a great guy, who’s had a hard life but learned from it. The h is a sweet, shy co-worker of his that he’s head over heels for. I did feel like the H had more depth but the h was still likable and perfect for him. There’s a cast of supportive side characters, who often add humor. The H is inexperienced but there’s still plenty of steaminess and the h is plenty happy with what he’s working with 😉.
I haven’t read any of the prior books and this one stood alone fine but I’m sure reading the others first would have added to my enjoyment of this one, although now I want to go back and read them. These characters get their HEA complete with multiple future peeks, including an extended epilogue.
This was a surprisingly emotional read for me, I got teary a few times. It was a bit of a slow start, however I quickly became invested in this character-driven story. It’s written in first person, dual POV.
The H is amazing and such a great guy, who’s had a hard life but learned from it. The h is a sweet, shy co-worker of his that he’s head over heels for. I did feel like the H had more depth but the h was still likable and perfect for him. There’s a cast of supportive side characters, who often add humor. The H is inexperienced but there’s still plenty of steaminess and the h is plenty happy with what he’s working with 😉.
I haven’t read any of the prior books and this one stood alone fine but I’m sure reading the others first would have added to my enjoyment of this one, although now I want to go back and read them. These characters get their HEA complete with multiple future peeks, including an extended epilogue.
August 20, 2018
LOVED this book!
Reid is the sweetest, so awkward and silly, you wouldn’t know what a tough life he has lived to get to this point. He’s trying not to dwell in his past but when he falls for his new co-worker his past may try to derail things. Becca is such a strong heroine, just perfect for Reid.
As always Melanie has managed to write a book with fun silliness, so much heart, and there may have been a few tears here and there.
It also just made me fall more and more in love with Sandy! 💕
Reid is the sweetest, so awkward and silly, you wouldn’t know what a tough life he has lived to get to this point. He’s trying not to dwell in his past but when he falls for his new co-worker his past may try to derail things. Becca is such a strong heroine, just perfect for Reid.
As always Melanie has managed to write a book with fun silliness, so much heart, and there may have been a few tears here and there.
It also just made me fall more and more in love with Sandy! 💕
October 12, 2022
This one was really different from the other books. But an amazing different. I loved Eeid he was amazing and I just wanted to keep him in my pocket just to keep him safe. Can't wait to read the next book!!!!!!!
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March 23, 2019Dnf at 15%
Wasn't for me. Didn't connect with hero
Wasn't for me. Didn't connect with hero
October 22, 2021
I did not think it would be possible for Melanie Moreland to top the original BAM boys’ stories, but I think I was wrong. REID. WOW! What a beautifully crafted story about being seen, moving forward, and not only finding, but accepting you’re worthy of your future. Reid is more than just that adorable nerdy tech guy with a sad sob story background. He’s a complex character struggling to accept his self-worth and find his place in a world reluctant to give him a second chance. Fortunately, those BAM boys understand what family really is. And even more-so, so does Becca. And I absolutely love Becca! She’s bold, confident, intelligent, and emotionally invested in an HEA for her and Reid. Laced with humor (first instance of snarfing water through my nose was before I finished the first chapter), heat (holy wow is this couple fiery!), friction (within and among the characters), and depth (the emotions in this one are intense), Reid kept me turning the pages long after I was supposed to be asleep. Yet another book hangover I will treasure, because it means I got to experience another beautifully engaging, enthralling, and immersive story within the “Vested Interest” universe.
August 22, 2018
What can I say that I haven't already said about this series?! I was hooked immediately when I read Bentley; then Aiden broke my heart; Maddox became my favorite and then Melanie gives us Reid...oh Reid! He is everything and more--oh the feels while reading this book! Sweet, sexy, swoony, thoughtful, emotional Reid - how could you not fall in love with him. This series has become one of my favorites, mostly due to the fact that Melanie introduces you to her characters in such a way that you become part of their lives. Every single character and secondary character are so well developed and deep--you'll laugh with them, cry with them and miss them when you've finished. There are so many favorite moments in this book, but a few stand out -- the dancing chapter! Couldn't have been written any better! And Sandy & Reid's heartfelt discussion--I cried like a baby. I want to be a part of the BAM family! Do yourself a favor and read this series--right now! Melanie exceeded all my expectations with this series! 10+ stars!
December 30, 2022
No can do. I want alpha male virgins not betas.
August 27, 2018
Oh, Reid!!! Our nerdy little boy has grown up into an amazing man!
Reid’s confidence and attitude got him a foot in the door with BAM, but he proved himself over and over again to cement his position with them.
“All of what they did for me made everything worth it.
Because of them, I had a new path and a future. Something to offer.”
From the first moment they met, Reid was drawn to Becca and she to him. Reid has a past that he has tried to move on from, but some things can’t just be swept under a rug and ignored. Becca is the strong heroine that he needs. She knows that Reid had some obstacles to overcome, not the least of them was the fact that he was a virgin.
“Her smile appeared. The gentle one only I saw. Shy, tremulous, and sweet. She leaned over my desk. “You still say the best things, Reid Matthews.”
I met her halfway with a long kiss.
“All for you, BB. All for you.”
I absolutely adore this story. It has so much humor, I was caught laughing out loud, so much heart and romance I completely fell in love with these characters, and so much emotion I was brought to tears more than once.
-5+Stars!!-
Reid’s confidence and attitude got him a foot in the door with BAM, but he proved himself over and over again to cement his position with them.
“All of what they did for me made everything worth it.
Because of them, I had a new path and a future. Something to offer.”
From the first moment they met, Reid was drawn to Becca and she to him. Reid has a past that he has tried to move on from, but some things can’t just be swept under a rug and ignored. Becca is the strong heroine that he needs. She knows that Reid had some obstacles to overcome, not the least of them was the fact that he was a virgin.
“Her smile appeared. The gentle one only I saw. Shy, tremulous, and sweet. She leaned over my desk. “You still say the best things, Reid Matthews.”
I met her halfway with a long kiss.
“All for you, BB. All for you.”
I absolutely adore this story. It has so much humor, I was caught laughing out loud, so much heart and romance I completely fell in love with these characters, and so much emotion I was brought to tears more than once.
-5+Stars!!-
September 13, 2018
If you haven't checked out the Vested Interest series or hells bells, Melanie Moreland's writing, you are missing out on the best in romance. Her storytelling always delivers all the necessary elements I need for complete entertainment: heart, soul and happy ever after. But where her speciality lies is in the male characters. They are more than the sum of their exterior shell. Ms. Moreland delivers the personalities flaws and all where the reader cannot help but fall in love with them.
Reid does not disappoint. But exceeded my expectations.
A beta virgin isn't a new trope to introduce to readers. Their story has an expectation. Not Reid. His position isn't because of some tragedy impacting the decision to forgo or ingrained belief. What it boils down to is opportunity with the right person. And once he meets Becca, he recognizes the 'One'. And the courtship - yes, getting to the sex - becomes fun. Imagine being the disenfranchised man and suddenly getting everything you've ever dreamed of. You are going to ROCK HER SOCKS!
But the story has more than just the trials of getting to a HEA. It's about how your past decisions impact your future. Does someone deserve to keep paying for that mistake? Melanie Moreland handles the topic with truth and honor without high drama. Her storytelling gives insight to any characters ability to change or rearrange their 'spots'.
If you've not read the Vested Interest series, yes it can be read as a standalone. I actually took the journey with an ARC reader and I got a resounding thumbs up. Yet, as she said, why miss out on the fabulous and entertaining story of friendship in the series. 5+ out of 5 IT Genius finds his 127.0.0.1
Reid does not disappoint. But exceeded my expectations.
A beta virgin isn't a new trope to introduce to readers. Their story has an expectation. Not Reid. His position isn't because of some tragedy impacting the decision to forgo or ingrained belief. What it boils down to is opportunity with the right person. And once he meets Becca, he recognizes the 'One'. And the courtship - yes, getting to the sex - becomes fun. Imagine being the disenfranchised man and suddenly getting everything you've ever dreamed of. You are going to ROCK HER SOCKS!
But the story has more than just the trials of getting to a HEA. It's about how your past decisions impact your future. Does someone deserve to keep paying for that mistake? Melanie Moreland handles the topic with truth and honor without high drama. Her storytelling gives insight to any characters ability to change or rearrange their 'spots'.
If you've not read the Vested Interest series, yes it can be read as a standalone. I actually took the journey with an ARC reader and I got a resounding thumbs up. Yet, as she said, why miss out on the fabulous and entertaining story of friendship in the series. 5+ out of 5 IT Genius finds his 127.0.0.1
August 29, 2018
"I would have shown you how much you deserved to be loved then. Just like you do now."
The men of BAM are smoking hot. The women they fall for are incredible. And their storylines are perfection. But I'd be lying if I said that despite all of this, I was waiting patiently (or not so patiently, mostly) for Reid's story from the very first time he was mentioned in Melanie Moreland's Vested Interest series.
The IT genius with a tragic past. The nerdy sweetheart with the drive to help. The somewhat awkward virgin who's just found the girl of his dreams. Reid Matthews is all of this and more. And damn, this man-child might be geeky in the streets, but once he finds his groove, he is ALL alpha in the sheets.
Becca Holden is the newest addition to the BAM family. She's the liaison from The Gavin Group (from The Contract series) and had been crushing on the IT tech who entertained her daily through chat long before she arrived in Toronto. And now that she's here? Well, she's ready to make her move on the shy Reid Matthews. But can Becca cope with Reid's past and overcome the shadow of her dad's overbearing presence to make a future with Reid?
From Reid's relationship with his "brothers" at BAM, to the nickname he bestows on Becca, he is perfection. And Becca is just the woman for him. Absolutely adored this story. And I'll definitely be rereading it.
The men of BAM are smoking hot. The women they fall for are incredible. And their storylines are perfection. But I'd be lying if I said that despite all of this, I was waiting patiently (or not so patiently, mostly) for Reid's story from the very first time he was mentioned in Melanie Moreland's Vested Interest series.
The IT genius with a tragic past. The nerdy sweetheart with the drive to help. The somewhat awkward virgin who's just found the girl of his dreams. Reid Matthews is all of this and more. And damn, this man-child might be geeky in the streets, but once he finds his groove, he is ALL alpha in the sheets.
Becca Holden is the newest addition to the BAM family. She's the liaison from The Gavin Group (from The Contract series) and had been crushing on the IT tech who entertained her daily through chat long before she arrived in Toronto. And now that she's here? Well, she's ready to make her move on the shy Reid Matthews. But can Becca cope with Reid's past and overcome the shadow of her dad's overbearing presence to make a future with Reid?
From Reid's relationship with his "brothers" at BAM, to the nickname he bestows on Becca, he is perfection. And Becca is just the woman for him. Absolutely adored this story. And I'll definitely be rereading it.
September 21, 2018
Honestly, I don’t even know where to start with this review. Okay, yeah, I do know . . . back off, people, Reid is mine. I licked him, so he’s mine. Fine, I licked my Kindle, same diff. Whatever.
In all seriousness, I knew Reid would seize my heart and grab on tight. And, holy hell, did he ever! I loved his innocent yet dirty side. Loved the delicate balance between his naivety and hard-nosed, real life experience. Seriously real, real life experience!
And Becca. Damn, I loved her strength, her smarts, her snark, and her big beautiful heart that just wanted to love and show love to Reid.
I read Reid in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down because I was dying to know how Reid and Becca would reach their happily ever after. There we some bumps along the way. Some lessons to learn. Good god, some hilarious lessons. *side eye to Maddox, Richard and Aiden*
I loved the family dynamic between all these men. How Bent, Maddox and Aiden considered Reid another brother—another family member to love and protect. I hated to see this book end because it was just so damn fun! ~ Missy, 5 “like your game controller” stars
In all seriousness, I knew Reid would seize my heart and grab on tight. And, holy hell, did he ever! I loved his innocent yet dirty side. Loved the delicate balance between his naivety and hard-nosed, real life experience. Seriously real, real life experience!
And Becca. Damn, I loved her strength, her smarts, her snark, and her big beautiful heart that just wanted to love and show love to Reid.
I read Reid in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down because I was dying to know how Reid and Becca would reach their happily ever after. There we some bumps along the way. Some lessons to learn. Good god, some hilarious lessons. *side eye to Maddox, Richard and Aiden*
I loved the family dynamic between all these men. How Bent, Maddox and Aiden considered Reid another brother—another family member to love and protect. I hated to see this book end because it was just so damn fun! ~ Missy, 5 “like your game controller” stars
September 9, 2018
I am so in love with this series and to finally have Reid's story come to life was just the icing as we say on the cake!
Reid is a man that has been through more than his share of troubles and heartache. He is a sweet, withdrawn, kind of awkward and just so also happens to be an internet wiz and he is the go to men of BAM .
Becca Holden is brought into BAM as a consultant and the moment that they lay eyes on each other their is an immediate attraction. Reid is a bit to shy to act on it so he admires her from a distance. Becca soon realizes that he may be hiding his attraction to her and begins to subtly insert herself into his daily life. His office family soon realizes his interest and gives him a bit of a push in the Becca direction. This was such a sweet, sexy slow burn between these two amazing characters ! I also loved seeing all of my favorite characters and catching up on them and their lives!
Loved it !!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Reid is a man that has been through more than his share of troubles and heartache. He is a sweet, withdrawn, kind of awkward and just so also happens to be an internet wiz and he is the go to men of BAM .
Becca Holden is brought into BAM as a consultant and the moment that they lay eyes on each other their is an immediate attraction. Reid is a bit to shy to act on it so he admires her from a distance. Becca soon realizes that he may be hiding his attraction to her and begins to subtly insert herself into his daily life. His office family soon realizes his interest and gives him a bit of a push in the Becca direction. This was such a sweet, sexy slow burn between these two amazing characters ! I also loved seeing all of my favorite characters and catching up on them and their lives!
Loved it !!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
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