Come Up And See Me Sometime [Mass Market Paperback]

Lucy Monroe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2005

That's what businessman Alex Trahern thinks about Isabel Harrison. If the prestigious head-hunter thinks she can steal his top employee, just like her father stole his dad's ideas, she's dead wrong. Alex is always a man with a plan, and his plan is to get revenge on John Harrison through his daughter. But there's no contingency plan for the impact Isabel's sparkling green eyes and honey brown hair have on the decidedly non-business side of his brain...After some relationship flameouts, Isabel's decided to leave love out of it and approach her search for a husband like finding a suitable job candidate. And according to her list of requirements, Alex Trahern certainly has potential. He's sexy. (Check.) Forceful and fascinating. (Check, check.) Also arrogant, obnoxious, and way too hot for her own good. (Erase. Start over.) Now, if only she could find out what he's really after...In a high-stakes game of love, attraction, and desire, two people playing for all the wrong reasons are about to discover how delicious it can be when plans go deliciously awry and love is all that matters.

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About the Author

Award winning author Lucy Monroe's books have hit national bestsellers lists in both the US and England. Her highly charged, sensual stories touch on the realities of life while giving the reader a fantasy story not easily forgotten. Whether it's a passionate Harlequin Presents, a sexy single title for Kensington or a steamy historical for Berkley, Lucy's books transport her readers to a special place where the heart rules and love conquers all.Or email her at [e-mail]

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (May 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082177770X
• ISBN-13: 978-0821777701
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #969,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With more than 6 million copies of her books in print, USA Today bestseller Lucy Monroe has published more than 50 books and had her stories translated for sale in dozens of countries. While she writes several subgenres of romance (paranormal, historical, single title and short contemporary) for multiple publishers, all of her books are sexy, emotional and show that love will conquer all. She's a passionate devotee of romance and shares her love for the genre with her readers through her books and a policy of open communication. You can find Lucy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LucyMonroe.Romance) her blog (http://lucymonroeblog.blogspot.com), her official website (http://lucymonroe.com).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Passion to Hook You From Beginning to End, May 7, 2005

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Dr. Edward Dow (Pewaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Come Up And See Me Sometime (Mass Market Paperback)

This was a book that I just couldn't put down! Another winner for Lucy Monroe.

Alex and Isabel meet for the first time when Alex confronts Isabel at her office, demanding to know why she is trying to raid his top employee. Isabel says she was just doing her job as a career specialist to assist her client who asked for this particular employee. Later Alex calls her to ask her to dinner, with the ulterior motive to find the name of her client. He suspects it is her father, John Harrison, who he blames for his father's death from a heart attack two years ago. As such, he feels justified in his motive to exact revenge on John Harrison by taking down his company, Hypertron. In the course of his background check of John Harrison, he has had a photo of Isabel for the past two years which he has been infatuated with ever since. The real woman seals the deal in his mind~ he has to make her his. He feels if he marries her, she won't leave him when she finds out about his separate revenge motive, as she is somewhat estranged from her father anyway. When he finds her list of requirements for the father of the babies she intends to have on her desk, he uses it to bait her, in the hopes of convincing her to marry him if only to have the babies she desires.

The chemistry between Isabel and Alex is smoldering. Alex has not made time for women in the past in his quest to develop his company, CIS. He is captivated by Isabel, while still trying to stay on course with his revenge motive that he feels is justified. He does not want to lose Isabel in the process as he desperately needs her in his life. Isabel is drawn to Alex in spite of her eventual discovery of his revenge motive. The only thing missing is the knowledge that he loves her.

This is a real "can't miss" romance.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, A Great Read !!, November 9, 2005

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Cryna Palmiere "bluebroom" (Calgary, Alberta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come Up And See Me Sometime (Mass Market Paperback)

Alex Trahern is a person bent on revenge from the one person who he feels is responsible for his father's death, John Harrison. He has accumulated as much information he could in order to help cement a deal for a hostile take over of John's company Hypertron. This includes a picture of Isabel who Alex has always thought was beautiful. But being the enemy's daughter has prevented him from acting on his obsession with her. But when Isabel contacts Marcus Danvers to offer him a better position, Alex decides to pay her a visit. When Isabel meets Alex for the first time she is disturbed by his presence, but regardless of her inner feelings for him she holds her ground and stands up to him. Although Alex is a tall, dark, handsome and a powerful person, Isabel is the beautiful, kind and sweet person that throws him for a loop. The sexual chemistry is strong from the first meeting, and Alex has decided that he must have her, as his own, and thinks that by marrying her he can deflect her leaving him when she finds out about his revenge plan. This is a book that shows how Isabel, with her love for him, can turn the determined and at times hard-headed Alex around. Lucy Munroe takes us on an journey with two strong characters and the twists and turns that comes before the final showdown, all the while showing you the human aspects of them both. She also does a great job of laying the foundation for Marcus to have his own story. This was a great read, which left you wanting for more and I look forward to her next book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun light read, September 16, 2005

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Jennifer Banker "Avid reader" (Il United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Come Up And See Me Sometime (Mass Market Paperback)

Me, I didnt care as much for The Real Deal as I did this book. So far this is my favorite. I liked both the main characters. Alex was an alpha male, but Isabela wasnt exactly a push over.
The plot was fast moving but kept you entertained. It was a light, fun read. Id recommend it.