by Bella Andre
Series: The Sullivans #4
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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The sweetest temptation … Sophie Sullivan fell head over heels for Jake McCann at the age of five. Twenty years later, the notorious bad boy still sees her as the "nice" Sullivan twin. When they both get caught up in the magic of the first Sullivan wedding, she knows it's time to make him see her for who she truly is…the woman who will love him forever. Jake has always been a magnet for women, but the only woman he really wants is the one he can never have. Not only is Sophie his best friend's off-limits sister…he can't risk letting her get close enough to discover his deeply hidden secret. But when Sophie appears on his doorstep, Jake's every fantasy comes to life, and he doesn't have a hope of taking his eyes, or hands, off her. Jake knows loving Sophie isn't the right thing to do, but one look at her and he knows he can't possibly resist.
After the ending of Can’t Help Falling in Love, I was anxious to read Sophie’s story in I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre. This is the fourth book in the Sullivans series, and I have enjoyed this family and their love stories immensely. Three word review: sweet, hot, and deliciously good.
Sophie Sullivan has been in love with Jake McCann since she was five years old, but he’s never looked at her twice. Determined to make him notice she sets out to seduce him. Jake McCann is the tattooed owner of a successful string of Irish Pubs and he has had his fair share of woman, but the only one he has ever wanted is out of league. When these two tango at a Sullivan wedding the sparks fly, and just maybe these two can get their happily ever after. The tale that unfolds is sweet, romantic and whole lot of sexy. I consumed this in just two sittings as Andre held my heart captive.
I have adored Sophie since book one. It’s not hard to like her, she is a librarian after all, and we both share a passion for books. Nicknamed, “Nice” her extra protective brothers have kept her shelter, especially from men like Jake, but Sophie knows what she wants. Jake has had a hard life, and struggles with secrets despite his success. The man is so sweet and sexy. It broke me that he didn’t feel he was fit to wipe the dirt from Sophie’s feet. Watching this relationship unfold, and seeing them overcome complications had me laughing and sighing. Of course other Sullivans’ are present and it was nice seeing them interfere as I got updates on all my other book boyfriends.
I know I have said this before but Bella Andre has a gift for making you fall for her characters. I loved that she did a friendship to love romance it is one of my favorite tropes. We get flashbacks from when they were kids and I loved those glimpses into the past. In I Only Have Eyes For You, the couple face a few challenges, and Jake reveals some secrets about himself and his past. It was wonderful watching these two discover each other, and the heat..oh my! Andre, provided just enough details to curl my toes, and make me fall in love with an Irish pub owner. At the end of the book we are privy to a conversation between the last single Sullivans’ and I cannot wait for If You Were Mine which will give us Zack Sullivan’s story.
Fans of hot contemporary romances and family stories will adore I Only Have Eyes For You and the entire Sullivans series. Belle Andre has quickly become one of my favorite romance authors and I cannot wait to share If You Were Mine with You which releases October 29, 2013. Look for my review in early December.
Four cups of coffee out of five
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Sharon - Obsession with Books
I love these types of stories and Bella Andre is one of the best when is comes to romance so I really need to give this series a try.
A wonderful review Kimba!
kimbacaffeinate
I hope you do Sharon and would love to hear your thoughts if/when you do!
Lauren
This sounds like another amazing addition to the series! I read Can’t Help Falling in Love after reading your review and loved it, so I really have to get this one too!
kimbacaffeinate
I am truly enjoying this series and the Sullivans 🙂
Ellen
I’ve heard such good things about this series and the author. I have a couple of books, but haven’t had a chance to read anything by Bella Andre. I am just going to have to make the time. Wonderful review.
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy them when you do Ellen, I hope you like the siblings are much as I do..this has been such a fun series
Dani C
Nice review! I really need to check out this author! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Think Robyn Carr…only a tad steamier 🙂 but still mainstream and the family is wonderful!
Berls
After skimming this review I immediately went and checked out your review for #1 The Look of Love – sounds great! I think the characters sound absolutely fabulous, my kind of book for sure. Just added it to my TBR! Great reviews 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I love this family, and slip into the books every time!
Belle Read
I have a couple of Bella Andre books on my ereader. I really have to read them. This sounds right up my alley. Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy I am loving this series and family
Kimberly
OOOh I have one of these books on my TBR pile, do you have to read the series in order? I love stories where the main character has been in love with the hero for years 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
No, these can be read out of order 🙂
Lark of the Bookwyrm's Hoard
Nice review, Kimba! I have the first book on my ereader, I think; I’m planning to get to it when I have time!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy, and I cannot wait for you to meet the Sullivans 🙂
Heidi
That is awesome that she is a librarian! I agree I love friendships that turn romantic. I really really must read this author soon!
kimbacaffeinate
Me too, thanks Heidi 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Kimba, Great review, I so want to read this series. Now I just need to find more than 24 hours per day LOL
ps I’ve heard these novels run on hot side, how hot?
deb
kimbacaffeinate
They are enough to curl your toes..but don’t share the nitty-gritty 🙂 Mainstream not erotica
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh you have me adding ALL her books to my wishlist. I may even read them in order! (don’t faint) I like getting to know characters and this review really has me wanting to be introduced in the order written. Hm… must see if I can locate all these books. 😀
kimbacaffeinate
Ooo if you read them in order I may faint..LOL Yes, these are wonderful and they are all available as ebooks for under 5.00 🙂
Candace
I do love this family! And I love that Sophie is a librarian. And he’s an Irish pub owner? Sounds awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed this!
kimbacaffeinate
You cannot help but love Sophie and yes Irish Pub owner and so sweet 🙂
aurian
I just skimmed your review, I don’t have my copy yet! I do wonder when it will arrive. I absolutely enjoyed the first 3 books.
kimbacaffeinate
Hope you get it soon! Enjoy 🙂
Jenea
The books in this series sound like they just get better with each one. Great review.
kimbacaffeinate
They do, I am loving this family and series 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I am looking forward to reading it 🙂
brandileigh2003
Love the sound of sweet, hot and deliciously good.
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Brandi, this is such a fun series 🙂
Andrea
So glad you enjoyed this, Kim! Sophie and Jake are just about my favorites. Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
I enjoyed them too, but Gabe is still my favorite 🙂
Braine
This series has a lot of books but it looks like it can be read as stand-alone? I don’t think I can read every book but I have a couple of hers.
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, they can totally be read as standalone 🙂
kindlemom1
I love that read all of these and are still loving them Kim. But, it makes me sad too because then I know for sure how much I am missing out by not reading them all yet!
Fabulous review girl!
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Ali and yes, you need to grab these!
Nick
I love love love love friendship to romance books, Kim and this sounds right up my alley.
Your review makes me want to read this book right away. Sophie sounds like a sweetheart and Jake sounds complicated.
I’m excited to read about their romance.
Lovely review, Kim!
kimbacaffeinate
Way till you meet Jake, I have a feeling you will really like him, he is such a sweetie.
Felicia The Geeky Blogger
Nice is the one I am looking forward to reading. I do have it on my shelf and hope to get to it soon 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy Felicia 🙂
Mary
I do love when characters share the same passions as me — yay for book lovers and librarians!
kimbacaffeinate
Ha, agreed Mary always a plus 🙂
Tanja
I have heard of Sullivans and this series but still haven’t read any book. I’m missing a lot it seems. I love the sound of this story and it sounds like a really sweet but at the same time hot read! Also Sophie sounds great. Great review 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Sophia was great and I love when the protagonist is a book lover 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
So happy you are loving this series. The characters really do sound great.
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Jennifer, I have looked forward to reading about a new sibling each month 🙂
Maja (The Nocturnal Library)
I love that they were secretly in love with each other for so long before actually doing something about it. And since it’s a series that focuses on a family, which is my very favorite kind of romance series, I’ll probably start it sooner rather than later.
Thanks for the lovely review. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Maja, I have enjoyed every book in this series 🙂
blodeuedd
I really should see if I had a freebie Andre novella or something
kimbacaffeinate
Yes, this is one author you want to try 🙂
Michelle
I seem to be into books where the female MC has been pinning for a guy since young. So yeah, this book caught my attention when I saw your review. And a librarian female MC? Goodness, I need this book immediately! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!