Strings Attached [Kindle Edition]

Mandy Baggot (Author)

Book Description

Caterer George Fraser has a mission. She’s going to prove everyone wrong. Ambitious owner of catering firm Finger Food and black sheep of her family, she’s determined to succeed in business where she’s so far failed in her personal life. Asked to cater for gorgeous rock star Quinn Blake’s after-show party her life suddenly takes a turn for the dramatic.

Magnetically drawn together, George and Quinn embark on a relationship that no one must know about. But is Quinn everything he seems or is there more to his star life than he’s telling her?

Things hot up when George is invited to the wedding of the millennium and her integrity very soon becomes compromised. With celebrity obsessed colleague Marisa in the mix and her beloved Adam spending more time in her life can George keep her secrets and hold on to her ambition, or will love finally get in the way?

‘a plot twist straight out of Dallas’ – Jane Holland, formerly Embrace Books
‘glitz, glamour, sex and an ending you don’t see coming’ – Lou Graham book blog
‘It’s daring, dramatic, and different – just like the author!’

If you love modern romance then try this novel by author Mandy Baggot. Mandy is a self-confessed Twitter addict who likes to do Lady Gaga impressions on You Tube. Strings Attached is her fourth novel. Mandy lives near Salisbury, Wiltshire with her husband and two daughters.

Product Details

• File Size: 520 KB
• Print Length: 388 pages
• Publisher: Hit Lit Publishing; 1 edition (September 21, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005OSISVG
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,325 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding novel from one of my favorite author's, whose work never ceases to amaze! November 29, 2012

By Lucinda

Format:Paperback

If I could give this book more than a five star rating I would as it is by far the best chick-lit novel that I have read this year, and one that I cannot enthuse about enough. Full of intense passion and fast-paced drama, suspense and unexpected twists in the tale that literally made me fall off my chair in shock. With its own unique playlist of music to listen whilst you're reading, this treat should be in everyone's Christmas stocking this year and all I can say is move over James Bond as devilishly gorgeous Quinn Blake is here!

One follows the story of Caterer George Fraser who is highly ambitious and career-driven, holding her job and her aspirations in highest regard; that is until she meets rock star Quinn. Magnetically drawn together this rabid read takes its reader on a rollercoaster of a ride, as intense emotions and electric tension pulls you along in a whirlwind that contains a concoction of interesting characters. When George is then invited to the wedding of the century little does she know that her life is going to be turned upside down, as suppressed feelings and hidden secrets are revealed to end in such a dramatic climax that leaves you breathless. This is a story about aspirations and desires, attraction and the implications that love can bring.

With its distinctive and eye-catching, magnetic front cover and tantalizingly delightful storyline this is a book that I predict to be a top read within its genre and one that will be flying off the shelves! *I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Mandy Baggot for having her new book as a giveaway on `Dizzy C's little book blog' *as this book was an incredible read, which kept me awake into the early hours of the morning. As a fan of her other works including `Taking Charge' and `Knowing me, Knowing you' I was so impressed by her new work, with her writing becoming better & better all the time and I can only predict great things to come (if they have not come already) for this accomplished and remarkable author whose books delight so many readers. You will fall in love with her heroines and her humor!

*Won a copy from the author, via a giveaway on `Dizzy C's Little Book Blog'*

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read! June 8, 2012

By Me, My Books and I

Format:Paperback

I bought this book at a signing in Southampton Waterstones, it was lovely to meet Mandy in person and I was excited to get this book because I had heard good things about it.

Pretty much as soon as I started reading I was hooked, it was one of those books that makes you want to know more so I ended up in the situation where I kept saying `just one more page'. George lives in Basingstoke which isn't far from where I live so I also liked the local element of it.

The story is told from George's and Quinn's point of view which made it so much more enjoyable for me because I was keen to know what was going through Quinn's mind at certain times throughout the book.

There were quite a few funny moments including a hilarious OAP party that had me in stitches as I pictured the scene and a very eventful bachelor/bachelorette party. There were also plenty of emotional moments throughout the book so I felt like all my emotions had been catered for (see what I did there).

George was a tough character with a troubled past, she was struggling with family drama and secrets so she put all of her energy into making her catering business successful. Even when she attracts the attention of Quinn she tries not to let her barriers down, quite unsuccessfully I might add.

Quinn was a typical gorgeous, womanizing rock star. When he first arrives in the story he is full of confidence but after meeting George he is left feeling confused and I loved the effect she had on him. As the story progressed Quinn showed a different side to his rock star personality and I have to confess that I did fall a little bit in love with him and his thoughtful but seductive ways. The forbidden love/lust between him and George was exciting and dangerous and I loved every minute of it!

Marisa was a favourite of mine, I loved the way she said exactly what she thought and how she brought humour to some otherwise serious moments. It was also interesting to see how she changed throughout the book, by the end I felt she had matured a lot - I love it when a character develops in a good way.

There was a big shock at the end, it was so deliciously unbelievable that it could only happen in fiction. This is actually one of the reasons I love fiction so much because anything can happen, I read these books to escape into a different world for a few hours and I certainly don't want my escape to be too realistic, so this book fulfilled my need perfectly!

I would love to know what happens next for everyone in this story because I felt attached to them all by the end and didn't want it to finish.

An exciting and romantic story with an emotional edge.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Strings Attached review May 24, 2012

By Margaret (Literary Chanteuse)

Format:Paperback

As always I love to read a story that includes a rock star. This lived up to my expectations and then some. George is a woman trying to move on from her past of being a reckless youth and manages to build up her catering business now that she is an independent woman. She appeals instantly. She is surrounded by some clever characters and finds herself falling in love no less with a rock star. Some unexpected secrets that she harbors affects not only her new found love but her future. So many twists in this story that really shocked me. The author has the escalation of George's emotions and stress level nailed perfectly and the reader feels the breaking point along with her.

More About the Author

Mandy Baggot brings you award-winning fiction! In 2012 she won the coveted Innovation in Romantic Fiction award at the UK's Festival of Romance. Her novel Strings Attached was also short listed for Best Author Published Read!

Mandy writes strong contemporary romance and characters you'll fall in love with. Previously self-published, she was signed by US publishing house Sapphire Star Publishing in January 2012. Shortly afterwards she became a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association.

Mandy is a self-confessed Twitter addict who also likes to show off her singing talents on You Tube - check out Lady Gaga! She has auditioned for X Factor, appeared on ITV1s Who Dares Sings and longs to duet with Bryan Adams. She also has a fondness for white wine, mashed potato, country music and World's Strongest Man.

Mandy lives near Salisbury in Wiltshire, UK with her husband, two daughters and two cats called Kravitz and Springsteen.

You can find out more on Mandy's website http://mandybaggot.com or check out her author page at Sapphire Star Publishing http://www.sapphirestarpublishing.com/mandybaggot