Hotel King (California Suits Book #1)
by Claire Marti
Entrepreneur Ryan Michaels never loses. Well, except that time, a few years ago when he lost a promotion to spoiled rich girl, Charlotte “Charlie” Ray. Now he’s forced to hire his nemesis to secure funding to develop a string of luxury boutique hotels. Not only does she not fit his corporate vision, but she’s too damn attractive for her own good. And his.
Working as VP of Sales and Marketing for a luxury hotel is Charlie’s dream job. Too bad her boss is Ryan Michaels, the same pompous stick-in-the-mud that she remembers. If he tells her that this project is his legacy one more time, she might scream. Or maybe kissing him will get him to shut up?
Because that’s the other thing. The sizzling attraction between Ryan and Charlie is impossible to ignore. But everyone knows not to mix business and pleasure. Don’t they?
4 Stars
This is the first book in the California Suits Series and Ms Marti does a great job of introducing us to the main hub of characters. Drawing you in and wanting to see how these men succeed on this new adventure. Ryan who is the mastermind behind these new hotels is your first focus.
Ex-army buddies who have joined forces to make a dream of a luxury hotel a reality and Ryan is the president. He has a vision and he intends to do everything in his power to make it happen. Even when he is backed into a corner and his investors come with stipulations. He comes to us as a full alpha running the show and taking names but the more we read the more we see a different side to the man. A more caring side we weren't expecting, especially when it comes to his nemesis Charlie.
Charlie is a smart and sassy business woman who has fought hard and worked her ass off to get the recognition she has in the hotel management world. Hiding her not so great upbringing and family wealth from everyone is part of what keeps her sane. Surprised beyond belief when her biggest challenger hires her for the VP position in his new luxury hotel but definitely up for the challenge.
The push and pull of wills starts this story off with sparks flying everywhere, the banter is fun and witty, the flames burn hotter when they collide. Will Ryan and Charlie be able to put the past behind them and find equal ground, let their minds catch up with their hearts and give things an honest try? Or will the secrets bring forward too much pain for the love to survive?
Looking forward to see what comes next in the California Suits.
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