Can?t Get Next to You (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Niobia Bryant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005 | Series: Arabesque

BUSINESS TAKES A BACKSEAT Gabriell "Gabby" Dutton is in love with her boss, but he doesn't have a clue. Although she lives in his guest house, Max has kept their relationship strictly professional and platonic, choosing to entertain a parade of gorgeous model types that gabby feels she could never compete with instead. So When Max hires Penelope Tillman, a beautiful business manager who makes it clear that she's looking to marry him, Gabby decides it's time to pursue the man who's stolen her heart.

...WHEN LOVE IS ON THE LINE
Maxwell Bennett never viewes his reliable assistant in a romantic light, but when Gabby returns from her trip to Georgia --after getting a sexy makeover to top all makeovers, he's taken aback by the breathtaking beauty she's hidden under bulky clothing and awkward glasses. They surrender to their desire for each other--until Penelope, sensing competition, spreads a nasty rumor that causes Gabby to flee. Now with his heart and his business in disarray, Max needs to find Gabby and convince her that she's been promoted from secretary to soulmate.

Editorial Reviews

Review

*Top Pick* 4 1/2 stars- Unbelievably sexy, Can't Get Next to You is a definite winner. -- Romantic Times Magazine

4 Stars - ...a wonderfully romantic story with an air of mystery and suspense that draws the reader in. -- The Rawsistaz Reviewers

From the Author

"I truly believe this is one of the most romantic books I've written. I love that at different points in their relationship, Gabby and Maxwell have to lay it all out on the line and take a huge risk with their heart for love. And isn't that what true love is really all about?"

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Arabesque (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583144854
• ISBN-13: 978-1583144855
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #777,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"I am a writer, born and bred. I can't even fathom what else I would do besides creating stories and telling tales. When it comes to my writing I dabble in many genres, my ideas are umlimited, and the ink in my pen is infinite." --Niobia Bryant aka Meesha Mink aka Simone Bryant

With more than 20 books released in four different genres since 2000, Niobia is celebrating 10 years of bestselling fiction. For more on this writer who "can't stop, won't stop" please visit: www.NIOBIABRYANT.COM.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NIOBIA DOES IT AGAIN!!!!, March 5, 2005

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Zora Livingston "Romance Reader for Life" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Can?t Get Next to You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Although this book was shorter than her other books, Niobia has created two new characters to love. Maxwell and Gabrielle's story was sexy, funny, and real-which is refreshing in the boring romance age of the perfect man meeting the perfect woman to have the perfect relationship.

The love scenes were steamy, sensual, & educational. The scene on the couch made me heart rate jump up. You can always learn some little treat or trick to use for your own escapades with your mate.

I wanted to breathe life into Maxwell and have him for myself. The brother was sexy and raw but had a soul that ran deep. The descriptions of his paintings-he's a artist-were a refreshing addition to the story.

Gabrielle's journey to find her self-confidence was a refreshing change. It's important to realise that not only full figured woman have body image issues. (And the scene where she gets the wax job is FUNNY!!)

I read this book in one night. I am an avid reader and I rank Niobia with the heavyhitters-brenda jackson and rochelle alers. For those who aren't familiar with her work yet, the girl can write!

Get next to CAN'T GEXT TO YOU...trust me you won't regret it!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, funny and not-to-be-missed, March 14, 2005

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Melanie Schuster "Classy, Sassy and Wickedly ... (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Can?t Get Next to You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Niobia Bryant keeps getting better and better. Can't Get Next to You is a sexy, delightfully funny and passionate story of a couple who try to hide from love. Gabrielle lives out every woman's fantasy when she gets a makeover that reveals her true beauty and gives her the confidence to let Maxwell, her boss of six years, know she loves him. And he loves her too, so much that he's afraid of hurting her. Can a notorious player settle down with just one woman? You bet he can. Maxwell gives his heart and soul to Gabby in an ending out of a modern fairy tale. This book is a must read. It has all the traditional elements with a fresh perspective thanks to Ms Bryant's clever use of language and some of the steamiest love scenes you'll ever read. This one is definitely a keeper.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars suckerforromance, May 25, 2005

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Teresa Patterson "suckerforromance" (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Can?t Get Next to You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

Wow! I read this one in one night, I couldn't put it down. It was sassy, romantic, steamy and just a good read. The characters seem to jump off the page and you become engrossed in their story. When Max claims Gabby must have put a root on him because he can't eat, sleep or get her off his mind, I chuckled. Gabby was a real woman and let him have it when he did not come correct. Kudos to Bryant, she even parlays into the realm of the essence and decay of the city and talks about reaching back to bring another sister or brother up.