by Monica Murphy
Series: Billionaire Bachelors Club #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Purchase
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Marina Knight came to this party for one thing only: to slap Gage Emerson in the face. Poised to snatch up her family’s real estate empire, the sexy tycoon is on the verge of making an enemy for life—even if he can make her melt with a single kiss … When Gage discovers that the alluring woman before him is the key to his latest acquisition, claiming her as his suddenly doesn’t seem quite so cut-and-dried. To get what he wants, he must get to know the fierce woman willing to face him down—as she steadily steals his heart. Gage’s persistence and intense passion war with Marina’s determination to protect her family. As they delve deeper into an affair they didn’t see coming, Marina’s torn: Will she lose her heart to Gage—or everything she holds dear?
Torn is the second book in the Billionaire Bachelors Club. In the first book, Crave three friends make a bet that the last guy to remain single takes a million dollar prize. Each book deals with one of the friends and can be read as a standalone. Mini review: Fun, seriously hot and sweet.
My date with Torn:
First date: We meet Marina Knight, who is struggling to keep her bakery Autumn Harvest above water. She is attending a local event when she meets the irresistible Gage Emerson. He is an outsider who has been buying up local real estate. Marina knows he has been trying to contact her father to buy the property he owns, and she hates him for it. Ooo but there are sparks and Marina’s panties are wet just from looking at him…that is till he opens his mouth and inserts his foot. Men.
Second date: flowers, banter, an apology and some wickedly hot scenes that had the pages curling from the heat. I like Marina and Gage and both claim they are using the other to obtain career goals but the sexual tension and heated banter had me saying, “Liar, liar, pants on fire” Had an interesting adventure in a sports car that left me a tad breathless. *evil grins*
Third date: Hot cars, secret deals, tears, and angst have me flipping the pages. Will Gage and Marina get their happy? What the heck is wrong with Marina’s mother? Worst parental advice ever! Someone give that woman some wine. Surprises and tender moments had me smiling by the end of this date.
Torn was a fun addition to this series with a romance that was very steamy, fun and kept me engaged. The romance went from zero-to sixty, but the characters were likable making me swallow the little blue pill and enjoy the ride. Torn offers a fast paced tale that will offer you the perfect afternoon escape. The final book is Savor and is currently available.
About Kimberly
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Dani
Sounds like a very yummy ride! Thanks for the interesting review! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
This series was fast and fun Dani 🙂
Siiri
Bakery! I love books about cooks and people who love food lol. I’m glad you liked the characters so much. And tender moments? Surprises? That sounds like fun! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed even though it wasn’t a perfect book in your eyes. Great review, Kimba! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I am a foodie book lover too Sirri, add in a bakery, coffee shop, little restaurant and I one-click!
Lily B
Interesting adventures in a sports car, huh? 😛
kimbacaffeinate
Oh yeah *fans self*
tonyalee
Ah, this one sounds fun! I’ve noticed a lot lately that the romance has went WHOA! FAST, but if it works, it works. haha
Thanks for sharing 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
It all depends on the genre and the author’s ability to make me believe and want the romance. This series was fun 🙂
Trish
‘Till he opens his mouth” lol. I would have walked right by this one but it sounds steamy and funny. Good combo.
kimbacaffeinate
These are sheer pleasure reads Trish, and I have giggled and swooned through the series. They are perfect reads between heavier ones.
Christy
I totally love the idea about the last single friend collecting a million dollars! And sports cars … oh yeah.
kimbacaffeinate
This series is fun Christy 🙂
Michele-A Belle's Tales
Sounds like you had fun with this one, Kimba! Thanks for the date 😉
kimbacaffeinate
Anytime sweetie 🙂
Braine Talk Supe
In general, I’m over billionaire books because these rich dudes are so domineering and entitled I’m over it BUT a lot of romance readers love this series. I feel like I’m missing something….
kimbacaffeinate
I think because all of these men are self-made and driven that they are easy to connect too.
Andrea
I liked Torn. I think I gave it a 3 1/2 rating too. Matt and Marina did move fast! Archer and Ivy are still my favorite, but I need to read Savor. Thanks for sharing!
kimbacaffeinate
Loved book one and I enjoyed the final book as well 🙂
Lindy
Great Review Kim! I loved the steamy, sweet, and tender moments in this story as well! I really like the characters in this series, and I can’t wait to see what you think of Savor 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I read all three and enjoyed them Lindy 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
It was a fun battle between them, and both could be stubborn.:)
Melissa (Books and Things)
This sounds like one of those romances that are just fun. Oh I may have to check them out. Sometimes you need a read like this.
kimbacaffeinate
This was fun and I enjoyed the short escapes this series offered 🙂
A Voracious Reader
Hmmm…I’m on the fence about this. Straight up contemporary? No paranormal? No fantasy elements? *sigh* lol
kimbacaffeinate
hahaha…sometimes uncomplicated romances are perfect between books to all that woo woo and fantasy!
brandileigh2003
Hot and steamy sounds like a kind of afternoon escape I could use.
kimbacaffeinate
hehehe…just add truffles!
Angela Adams
Great review. Thanks!
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Angela 🙂 this series has been fun 🙂
Candace
I remember hearing good things about this author! I’m not sure if it’s something I would enjoy or not, but it might be worth finding out!
kimbacaffeinate
She writes fun stuff and they are quick and easy reads 🙂
Carmel
I’ve come to accept that insta-love is the norm in romance so I’ve adopted a “just go with it” attitude, and it’s working for me so far. The rest of this book sounds fabulous, and I love that each installment can be read as a stand alone. I like your new “date” review format BTW. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Most of the time if the chemistry is there I can go with it too:)
Heidi
I am not sure about the fast moving zero to sixty romance, but still it sounds way sexy.
kimbacaffeinate
It was fun and sometimes ya just got to let go and enjoy 🙂
Sharlene Wegner
I have all 3 books & was actually going to start this series today! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Oooo enjoy Sharlene I have read them all 🙂
Debbie Haupt
Thanks for the great review Kimba, love a hot and fun romance.
kimbacaffeinate
This was fun Debbie and easily consumed in a single evening 🙂
aurian
Great review, sounds like a cute series, and I deal with insta lust a lot better than insta love.
kimbacaffeinate
Yeah, the whole I would stop breathing if I lost you mentality never excited me..but attraction that then leads to something..i can deal 🙂
Victoria (aka Zemfirka)
lol, “wickedly hot scenes that had the pages curling from the heat”!!! Okay, you got my attention – I’m curious. 😀
kimbacaffeinate
hehehe…enjoy!
Silvia
You had me at Fun, seriously hot and sweet. I think I may have to pick up a Murphy’s book at some point…
kimbacaffeinate
This was such fun to read as were the other books in this series 🙂
Michelle
This does sound like an instant gratification escape type book. I really enjoy those for quick and cute romance fixes. Do you need to read the first book before this one, or does it stand alone well?
Great review Kimba
Michelle @ Book Briefs
kimbacaffeinate
No Michelle, but I read all three and they were all yummy. They are short too 🙂
blodeuedd
I am not sure about this one
kimbacaffeinate
It was fun, and light and you will laugh 🙂
Jenny
I really enjoyed the first book in this series Kim, so I’m excited to hear you had fun reading this one! I sometimes don’t mind a romance that goes zero to sixty, like you, with certain books I can just sit back and enjoy the ride. This seems like it would be one of those books. Can’t wait!
kimbacaffeinate
Ah, so glad you enjoyed Crave, I have read them all now and enjoyed them immensely. Have fun Jenny 🙂
kindlemom1
I love how you set up this review Kim, so fun1
Great review!
kimbacaffeinate
thanks Ali, lots of peeps do dates with a book or speed dates 🙂 I am loving mixing things up here at Caffeinated
Nick
I liked Gage, but Marina was a little frustrating for me. But man, they sure did have a ton of sexual tension and that chemistry was off the charts! The car scene? *Phew*
So glad you enjoyed this, Kim! I need to read the last book in the series. They are definitely a lot of fun! 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Marina just took longer to trust I think, but yeah..cars are sexy!
Jenea
Steamy and fun sounds like a good mix to me. Great review.
kimbacaffeinate
It was fun Jenea and had elements I adore from setting to heat 🙂
Ailyn
is it a good battle or a one sided-one you think?
kimbacaffeinate
It was a good one and they both took and gave.
Naomi
Great review Kimberly!! Wine makes everyone better! That sounds like awesome advice to me! I really need to pick up a Murphy book!
Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
kimbacaffeinate
why yes, yes it does 🙂
Melliane
it’s interesting, now I want the answers to your questions!!!! I’m curious to see what happens. A new book again for me. Thank you!
kimbacaffeinate
hehehe…sorry.