Synopsis
Paris fashions, Chicago nightlife, Secrets and lies…
Welcome to the North Side.
Marcus Merritt doesn’t chase women. He doesn’t have to. But when the spirited and sexy blonde who left him wanting more shows up in his office looking for work, little things like the rules seem ready to be rewritten.
Amy Knight is smart, ambitious, and back home in Chicago to care for her mother. A courtesy meeting with one of the top lawyers in the city should be a boost to her career…
Until the polished green-eyed player turns out to be the same irresistible “random” she hooked up with at a friend’s wedding in Wilmington. Bonus: He’s the brother of her older brother’s new wife. What the hell?!
Who’s chasing whom? It all depends on the day. Or the night.
A STAND-ALONE, ONE TO HOLD NOVEL. Contemporary/Erotic Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
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Short Prequel to OTC! (It’s a fast & dirty way to meet Marcus & Amy and be all ready for OTC!)
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Every time Tia Louise releases another book in her fabulous One to Hold series, I can’t wait to dive in and see what conflict and angst her newest hero and heroine are going to run into as well as how the chemistry between them plays out on the pages, and Marcus and Amy definitely do not disappoint!
In my opinion, One to Chase is divided into two parts – Amy running and Marcus chasing and then Amy and Marcus trying to find a way to fly together, keeping the freedom Amy desperately craves and giving them a relationship that’s worth fighting for.
Amy Knight has always been a “no strings” kind of girl because she refuses to allow someone else to control her or dictate her happiness. The idea of more has never been something she’s put any value in because not only is it a foreign concept, but it’s one that she’s never seen work out. Amy’s always ready to move on from a relationship when she feels things are getting too serious, and her ability to do so has never let her down, allowing her to dictate the rules and parameters for anyone she dates.
But the game drastically changes when she meets Marcus Merritt. He has his own set of rules, and he knows just how to get what he wants because not only does he know how to use his argumentative skills as one of the best attorneys in Chicago, but the way he commands a woman’s body and ignites it with just his dirty talk allows Marcus to potentially get from Amy what no man has ever had before – her willingness to stay.
Amy Knight is an interesting character, and I love that Tia makes it clear to readers why she is the way she is, but it’s also frustrating to witness. From the onset, Amy knows things are different when it comes to Marcus, but regardless of what her heart is telling her, her mind can’t erase the past…it can’t remove the need to have total control of all of her choices and be claimed by no one but herself, making Marcus work for everything he gets from her regardless of how desperately she wants him.
Marcus Merritt is one hell of a sexy alpha male who dominates the courtroom and the bedroom with his take charge personality. He’s intelligent, driven, and hardworking, which is exactly why he’s willing to chase Amy despite her runaway philosophy. He knows she’s worth it and will stop at nothing to prove to her that he’s worth it as well.
I also loved the social status aspect of the story line. It definitely sheds light on the social order of things and what people will go to in order to remain at the top…even if they don’t truly deserve to be. Social snobbery in the upper class is always there and at the forefront of this issue are women whose insecurities make them total bitches who will use anyone or anything to have people bow down to them and that is showcased in One to Chase with Amy and a few other supporting characters.
Marcus and Amy’s story is a fantastic addition to the One to Hold series. I love that the focus of the text is on the hero/heroine’s relationship and the work that needs to be done to keep Amy from running. These two characters are not entrenched in the surrounding turmoil that the other couples faced, so outside issues aren’t really a concern this time around.
“Uncertainty is essential, the ultimate freedom.”
That’s exactly the idea that Marcus needs to teach Amy throughout One to Chase and it’s the concept that will hopefully no longer make her afraid to give up some of her need for control and fly.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 poison apples
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Tia Louise is the Amazon and International Bestselling author of the ONE TO HOLD series.
From “Readers’ Choice” nominations, to picking up USA Today “Happily Ever After” nods, to winning a 2014 “Lady Boner Award” (LOL!), nothing makes her happier than communicating with fans and weaving new tales into the Alexander-Knight world of stories.
A former journalist, Louise lives in the center of the USA with her lovely family and one grumpy cat. There, she dreams up stories she hopes are engaging, hot, and sexy, and that cause readers rethink common public locations…
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What readers are saying…
The One to Hold series is…
“All kinds of wonderful…” –USA Today
“Great writing, steamy romance, humor, and a lot of heart.” –Mia Sheridan, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Archer’s Voice
“FIVE STARS for the entire ONE TO HOLD series!!!” –Aleatha Romig, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Consequences series
“Believable, sassy, sexy, and smart.” –Wicked Women Book Blog
“Great plot and good twists… An overall fantastic series, highly recommend!” –Midwest Book Lover’s Blog
Early readers are saying…
“Fast paced dialogue… warm, sexual and loving… pathos and revelations for the characters… It worked on so many levels.” –Star Angels Reviews
“In my opinion there is NO HOTTER than Marcus Merritt and Amy Knight!” –Goodreads review
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