Can't Say No [Mass Market Paperback]

Bette Ford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 26, 2008

Vanessa Grant hasn't had it easy. Left to raise her eleven year old sister and newborn twin siblings after her mother's death in childbirth, Vanessa put her life on hold. Surrounded by glamorous friends, the painfully shy young woman has found it much easier to fade into the background. But one dance with sexy NBA star Raph Prescott has Vanessa rethinking her views on men and passion. Ralph Prescott is a known ladies man. That's why he was shocked to discover that he can't get the quiet Vanessa out of his mind. When he plays best man to her maid of honor, sparks fly and the two spend a passionante night in bed. But instead of a passing fling, Ralph is starting to think Vanessa might be the one. Now he just has to convince her that he's put his player past behind him and can be the faithful man she needs.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (August 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061143502
• ISBN-13: 978-0061143502
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BigTimeReader, August 30, 2008

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R. C. Ware "#1 Reader" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Can't Say No (Mass Market Paperback)

Thank you Bette Ford!! You did not disappointed me. This last installment is perfect. Vanessa and Ralph were perfect. Vanessa knew Ralph as the player and Ralph saw Vanessa as in innocent. They did know each other well and that is why they did not want to be in a relationship with each other. I truly understand why Vanessa did not trust Ralph when he started to really care for her. His family, reputation, and his own words testified to the fact. You could only admire Vanessa for protecting her heart and her family's heart. The story of the twins father really helped with the story. Again, it was perfect.

I believe this story was well written and was a true continuation of the series. Ms. Ford incorperates the other two books perfectly by mentioning very important scenes from the past to bring you up to day. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE ONE OF MY REREADS! I am truly looking forward to Ms. Ford's next book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 'A dream, a simple fantasy...', October 18, 2008

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Tazzyt2bossye "A Book Junkie fiending for a g... (QUEEN CITY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Can't Say No (Mass Market Paperback)

Vanessa Grant secretly fantasizes about sexy ex-NBA Ralph Prescott and the forbidden things he would do to her every night. When dawn breaks, she's back to reality and her life consists of work and raising her three siblings that she's had since the unexpected death of their mom. While helping with her best friend, Brynne's dream wedding, she's constantly tormented with Ralph's presence and her ache for him to stoke this fire that slowly burns for his touch.

Ralph Prescott is successful and has a flock of women that only want what he can financially provide for them. For some strange reason he's been noticing shy Vanessa and has this urge to protect her from a friend that wants her in his bed.

Ms. Ford has penned a sensuous yet saucy read that will have you enamored with all the characters. This book is filled with drama, laughter, love, scandal, and sexy scenes that will make you blush! Amazing read!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fine Prescott sports romance, August 31, 2008

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Can't Say No (Mass Market Paperback)

In Detroit former NBA star Ralph Prescott enjoys being a highly desired "all pro" player when it comes to slam bam scoring with women. Although used to females making shocking proposals, he is stunned when the queen of responsible behavior good girl Vanessa Grant offers him the proposition of being his lover; she pledges to herself he will not break her heart. He accepts.

However, his behavior is far from the roguish cad she expected whose only asset is in bed. Instead, he is there for her and her family during a crisis caused by a rat who once dated her late mother. To her chagrin she falls in love with the kind hunk, but refuses to believe he reciprocates. He knows the clock is running out on his chances of proving to his beloved they belong together.

The third Motor City Prescott sports romance (see UNFORGETTABLE and AN EVERLASTING LOVE) stars two strong protagonists who in spite of their deep sexual attraction initially believe they have nothing else between them; especially wanting no part of Prescott is Vanessa while he wants no overtime. The story line is fast-paced and deep actually because of her family troubles caused by a clever villain. Fans will say yes to Bette Ford's engaging drama that effortlessly switches from the bedroom to the courtroom as Ralph proves to be much more than a womanizing former pro athlete. Now if Ms. Ford can use an even more shocking athlete in her next Prescott family saga.

Harriet Klausner