Bit by the Bug [Paperback]

Michelle M. Pillow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 22, 2010

Photographer Kat Matthews believes life is an adventure, to be taken at leisure. When vacationing with her mother in Vale, Colorado, she meets an eccentric, rich couple who have a bizarre proposition. They want to hire her to date their son. But not just date him—they want her to train him in how to date, so he'll continue doing so afterward. As payment, they dangle a once in a lifetime opportunity in front of Kat—the chance to have her photographs seen by the owner of the most prestigious art gallery in New York.

Editorial Reviews

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5 STARS! Michelle M. Pillow, has captured this reader with [Bit buy the Bug], and reached unbelievable heights. Her ability to make a plot move along smoothly, mold characters, and build the stories around them is remarkable." --Sime~Gen Reviews

"4 ANGELS! Michelle M. Pillow's fluid writing and humorous dialogue really made the characters stand out and I was hooked." --Fallen Angel Reviews

"Wonderful erotic romance" --The Best Reviews, Jan 2007

"The amusing story line is funny, whimsical and hot [and] Sub- genre fans will enjoy this fine heated contemporary due to the lead couple while seeking other pillow romances." --The Best Reviews, January 8, 2007

"4 HEARTS! A great story, the sex scenes were hot and sensual and over all great entertainment. " --Love Romances, 2007

From the Author

Matthews Sisters Series
Bit by the Bug
Along for the Ride
Recipe for Disaster
Degrees of Passion
 
Cheek Imprint Single Titles
Fierce Competition
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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books (April 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0352340843
• ISBN-13: 978-0352340849
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ever since she can remember, Michelle M. Pillow had a strange fascination with anything historical or supernatural--ghosts, magical powers, and oh! vampires. What could be more alluring than being immortal, all-powerful, and eternally beautiful?

Michelle M Pillow, Author of All Things Romance, is a multi-published, award winning author writing in many romance fiction genres including futuristic, paranormal, historical, contemporary, fantasy and dark paranormal. She was the winner of the 2006 RT Reviewers' Choice Award, nominated for the 2007 RT Award, a Brava Novella Contest Finalist and a PAN member of RWA.

Michelle is an accomplished photographer. She writes a monthly interview column and is a journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She co-hosted a weekly radio talk show, Raven Radio, for three years which was mentioned in Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine. She has a photography degree and is currently working towards a degree in History.

Readers can contact her through her author website www.MichellePillow.com
For photography, visit www.PrettyPoisonPhotography.com
For The Raven Books, visit www.TheRavenBooks.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bit by the Buy, January 11, 2008

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bit by the Bug (Paperback)

Kat Matthews, a starving artist photographer, is stunned when she is propositioned by a rich couple while on vacation in Vale, Colorado. Yet when they throw out the lure of an exclusive interview and show with one of New York's most prestigious galleries, she's also interested. How hard could it be? All she has to do is date their nerdy sounding son and at the same time help him to be a better date after she's gone. Easy, right? Until she actually meets Dr. Vincent Richmond, then things really get interesting.

Once again I am amazed at Ms. Pillow's writing ability. Not only is she able to tell a wonderful story with Bit by the Bug, she also brings it to life. The characters are vibrant and realistic and almost leap off the page. Kat and Vincent are so opposite that it's really surprising how well they compliment each other. Their relationship sizzles just below the surface as Vincent deals with his shyness and Kat with her guilt over taking the job. Once they acknowledge their feelings and act upon them though, the story really heats up. Vincent really comes out of his shell and shows a truly sexy side that surprised and delighted me. Several interesting secondary characters also liven up this truly fantastic story, paving the way for future books. I'd love to discover what happens with Kat's four sisters. If you're looking for a fun-filled, sizzling story, pick up Bit by the Bug and enjoy.

Georgia
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What's Not To Love?, September 13, 2007

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Lauren Dane (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bit by the Bug (Paperback)

Folks if you haven't read any of Michelle Pillow's books you're missing out. She writes across several genres and kicks butt at all of them. Bit By The Bug is a contemporary erotic romance that doesn't fail to entertain.

Pillow gives us a fabulously intellectual hero (oh how I love smart men) who's geeky and sexy all at once (not done enough and geeks are so sexy) and a smart, silly and warm heroine. Their chemistry is wonderful and tangible and the story is heartwarming as well as funny.

I loved the interactions between Kat and her sisters and also, the reality of what it's like to be a working person who's trying to make her dreams come true.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book has a little bit of everything, August 18, 2007

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J. M. Beard "OzTakesOver" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bit by the Bug (Paperback)

i found this book very refreshing to read and it seem to have a little bit of everything, i laughed ALOT, i worried, i rolled my eyes over the antics of the hero.

Michelle Pillow seemed to have the wonderful ability to make me fall completely in love with both the heroine and the hero and to follow all the twists and turns of the relationship and the heroines complete confusion on how to deal with a absent minded professor.

i usually dont review much but i decided to for this book, it really was quiet different from all the other things i have been reading lately and the characters a truely charming

i dare you to read it and not fall in love with them, im definately going to collect the series