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The Carrero Effect ~ The Promotion: Jake & Emma (The Carrero Series Book 1) by [L.T. Marshall]

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The Carrero Effect ~ The Promotion: Jake & Emma (The Carrero Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 9 in The Carrero Series

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EMMA ANDERSON has everything in her life worked out.

She has a perfect job in a Manhattan empire, allowing her to live a quiet, organised and safe existence. A necessity after a childhood filled with abuse, bad memories, and a mother who was less than useless.

She’s worked hard to get where she is - and she has just landed an amazing promotion.

But it comes with a problem - and one that could derail everything she thought she needed in her life.

Emma’s new role is as the right-hand man for billionaire playboy JAKE CARRERO. He’s exactly the type of person who could drive her crazy - and not in a good way.

Chalk and cheese - he is everything she’s not. Compulsive, dominant and confident, with a seriously laid-back attitude to casual sex and dating.

Jake is the only one with the ability to steamroll over Emma’s manicured, ice maiden exterior. But Emma has no desire to let anyone close enough to hurt her again.

Jake needs to show Emma that even someone like him can change when that one girl that matters walks into your life.

Loveable, sexy characters, and deep emotional topics.

Contains some mature, adult content, and language.

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Book 1 is the first installment in the Original Carrero Series

There are also Bonus books for every Trio in the Series - Jake's View, his POV book can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

Length: 482 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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From the Author

I wrote this book as a way of self healing and to put some of my own demons to bed. Childhood trauma, abuse and issues relating to sexual abuse have always been something I had a lot to do with in my lifetime, I am a supporter and avid contributor to organisations who promote healing from all of the above. I based my character of Emma on a survivor, a strong female lead, and the Carrero series really showcases strong women who have overcome a messy childhood by using various coping mechanisms while still on that journey to healing. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

About the Author

Born and raised in Scotland, Leanne has lived in both the central belt and the highlands. A mum to two children, she has been with her fiancee for twelve years and currently resides in West Lothian. A mum, artist and business owner she also has an online store under the name Liana Marcel. You can find her across social media as either her author name or artist name, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest, and twitter. She has been writing romance since her teens and had an early stint at journalism back in high school. She has many books under her belt going through the editing process right now. The first being The Carrero Effect, part one of a trilogy in which it follows Emma Anderson on a path to self-growth. A girl with a troubled past whose finally healed by falling in love with the most unsuitable man on the planet. Book two is due for release in the next month or so and three shortly after. She also has a book called Just Rose on the verge of release, a stand-alone contemporary romance about a girl moving to the highlands of Scotland. A place close to Leanne's heart. My Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LTMarshallauthor/ Follow her blog for Character updates, giveaways and more, or sign up to her mailing list. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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File Size: 820 KB
Print Length: 482 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Pict Publishing; 1 edition (December 23, 2016)
Publication Date: December 23, 2016
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01MZ35RFY
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Word Wise: Enabled
Lending: Enabled
Screen Reader: Supported
Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,616 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #5490 in Contemporary Women's Fiction
- #5798 in Women's Romance Fiction
- #7186 in Contemporary Women Fiction

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J. Kline

Do not recommend.

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2018

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If you’re looking for a book with good potential, and don’t mind that it is basically unedited, this is the book for you. I read it through, when normally the number of errors would make it a DNF.

The premise is good, and I see the potential, which is why I’m not scoring it lower. This book also does not have a denouement. So if that’s something you need, I suppose you have to buy the other two books in the series.

I was pretty disappointed that I spent my time reading this, expecting an actual ending, whether happy or not. I would not recommend this book to anyone I know.

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Helen R Brumfield

Just read this amazing book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018

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This book made me feel all the feels, like I felt like some of these things were actually happening to me, reason being, you just get so invested in Jake and Emma, it's like they're family. I had to hold off on this review, because I wanted to think about this book, it was a roller coaster ride of emotions. With all that said, this book is freaking amazing, and you need to read it! The whole time I was reading this I could see it as a movie! Which I would love to see!! I will not give any spoilers, if you want to know more read the blurb. Believe me, there's much more to this story <3

READ IT!!!!

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Lorie

A wonderful love story

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017

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I have enjoyed this book so much but I will tell you that you will be on a rollercoaster ride all the way though. There are times I want to slap Emma across the face and say wake up and there ard time I am mad at Jake for being to sweet to her. The play between this two is great you can see yourself in their lifes.
L T Marshall did a wonderful job on developing the characters as you read this book. I would recommend this book to everyone who love a great romance.

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Sandy Cee

Not what I thught

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019

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I don't read much romance, but as I know the author I thought I should buy it to read. I am not yet half way, so this review is only based on what I have read so far.
I disliked Emma intently when I first met her. Scatty, nervous, straight as a die, I wondered if she would bend at all. Then I met Jake. Sorry, he is not my idea of hot. But then again, I don't go in for raging heat from looks alone. If I were to like him through Emma's eyes, it would not happen.
The book is poorly edited which mars the reading of a potentially good novel. I have to stop and re-read to see if I got it wrong. I will continue to read it however, as I'm getting enthused by the reviews of the ensuing books in the series and find it hard to believe it is already up to book 8. I like to read a whole series of books once I begin, as it is a following of a life after all.
I'll be back to edit my review once I have completed reading it, perhaps even to increase the stars. There are a few "f*ck" scattered throughout, so if you don't like this kind of language, perhaps you may want to think again. While I realise it is a common word, there are some of us who enjoy a good read without that one in particular insulting out mind.
Reading on to see if Jake and Emma do get together for a lifetime of real romance...

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Sonya D.

Can't wait for Books 2 & 3

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017

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I really can’t wait to see what comes next for Emma and Jake.
I stopped reading romance novels a long time ago because I tend plunge myself into the characters. I feel what they feel but this book goes further than that. I actually cried a couple times while reading. After finishing last night, I woke up feeling depressed because the book was over and the ending was unexpected. Thankfully, there are two more. (Again, I can’t wait to see what is next.)
Excellent character development- If you sympathize with characters in the books you read, you are in for a treat. Both characters felt like they could be friends that you want to hug and smack at the same time.
I finished this book in less than 8 hours. To say it is a page-turner would not be a lie.

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Trisha Mae

Fast paced, angsty, wonderful, fulfilling read

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2018

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I adored this book. It was one of those books I absolutely could not put down and stayed up way past my bedtime just to finish. While this book is first and foremost a love story, it is also a book about friendship, survival and compassion.

Emma is a deeply flawed protagonist. She is closed-off and skeptical of others, yet the author does a great job of making you root for her to overcome her fears from her traumatic childhood. Jake is the perfect compliment to Emma: super playful, strong-willed and fiercely protective. You will fall in love with him quickly, but also hate him a little bit because he’s not perfect either.

So please, GO READ THIS BOOK. You won’t regret it.

P.S. After learning Marshall wasn’t American, her writing style made a lot more sense to me.

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Meg

Jake and Emma, be ready to get invested in ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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Jake and Emma, be ready to get invested in their lives, live through their laughter and cry through their pain. Page after page you get so much more than you expect, touching emotions you don’t realize are happening because you’re so wrapped up in their story. I can’t wait to start the second book so I can see where L.T. Marshall takes us. Bravo L.T.!

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ARG

Hit close to home

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018

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Book was well written and was a page turner. Started it the afternoon with the intention of relaxing for a few quick chapters ... and instead finished and closed it at 2 in the morning emotionally exhausted.

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Sapphire

Make way for the new Jackie Collins

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2018

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This isn't my usual type of read, as I'm not a fan the romance genre, but I've heard so much about this book, that I had to discover more.

Underwear model and all round Mr Perfect playboy millionaire, Jake Carrero, isn't my usual type of hero either. I tend to like my objects of desire a bit rougher round the edges, and I was praying he'd have a few scars somewhere - just so he seemed, well, less of a fantasy figure and more approachable in my imagination - if that makes sense. However, as I read on, L.T. Marshall won me over with this story of the frosty Emma with a troubled past, that only Jake can uncover - which she unravelled with depth, warmth and empathy.

And I honestly think Ms Marshall could be the hot new name in romance - perhaps even the new Jackie Collins!

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kayleigh whittle

Emotional rollercoaster

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2018

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I have to say I didn't like Emma in the beginning but having read her story it made sense she needed to be that way. She is so very conflicted but needs to feel in control. Jake try's his hardest to break her down see the real her he really wants her wants her to be fully open to him. It was nice to see that two very different people from two totally different worlds could fit so well. I wasn't expecting the end and it actually made me cry I so wanted it to be. The delicate handling of abuse is written tactfully and is well structured. It had my heart pounding at times and I truly felt for Emma on every level especially at the end. A very skilfully written book I am hooked and can't wait to read them all.

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Zuzana N

Very likeable characters and story that isn't only about love or lust

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2017

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It's been a while since I've had a sleepless night because of the book. What have you done to me? So well written and all emotions out there in front of you, definitely hit the spot and I just couldn't put it down. Very likeable characters and story that isn't only about love or lust, but about so much more. About how much past affects us, how much we can fight it but if we don't deal with it in the right way, it will find its way back. And the ending. It just left me staring into my kindle at the last words trying to decide what to do with my life now. Well with one click I bought the second book as I couldn't face just leaving them just yet.

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Nothing happens! DNF.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2020

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I have had this a while and finally got around to reading it, my goodness it is a slow burn, I mean nothing much happens especially between the two main characters, I have gotten to 60% and I am throwing in the towel, I am so sick of them nearly doing something only for it to fall flat, Also they have such a strange relationship for boss and employee and it starts to become unbelieveable, also the book doesnt flow very well. I really did want to like this but to have a book as long as this and have nothing much happen just isnt worth my time, there are others after this and I just cannot bring myself to read them when I cant even bring myself to finish this one.

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MISS C L INGRAM

I think my heart is broken

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2020

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Ouch
This amazing sexy funny tense romance is everything.
It made me laugh cry swoon giggle and break my heart.
Cold, in control Emma is about to start a new job as PA to the sexy smooth easy happy go lucky Jake Carrero
But when his easy charm affects her can she keep the cool mask In place ....does she even want to

I think I relate a little to hard to Emma and I feel her pain and know I’ve been told similar things as her but o still want to throttle her and bang their heads together and cry and be held
I need to next book but I’m scared lol

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k mackenzie

A must!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2018

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What a ride! Such a beautifully woven story. LT Marshall really reels you in with her characters. This story takes its time to unfold. It's not wham, bam thank you mam, it creeps up on you plays with your heart and drags you through the emotions. This is my first book by this author and I am definitely purchasing book 2. I really recommend this book if you like your characters with depth and personality. The story unfolds slowly rather than a quick explosion. Intoxicating!

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KM Lowe

Good!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2018

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This was the first book that I've read by this author so I wasn't sure what to expect. In many ways it kind of reminded me of fifty shades minus the BDSM. I did like the book, I thought the beginning was slow, but once the story picked up I was hooked in determined to find out what happened next. I did prefer the character of Jake. Emma started to grate on my nerves in the end. This book does end leaving you needing to pick up book 2 to finish Jake and Emma's story.

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Carolyn

WOW!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2020

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What did I just read, my head is spinning. There are so many emotions when reading this, I just love Emma & Jakes interactions and I was hoping for their HEA, my heart is breaking here....this is a new author to me and I am totally loving what she writes, so glad I have the next book ready and waiting

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L beaver

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2017

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Emma meets Jake when she becomes his PA, he's the young, very handsome man she is with every day. She tries to keep professional when he tries to make her relax. He has women falling all over him until she notices they aren't around so much and Emma has no idea she is the reason. The story builds up until the heartbreak ending and you need to follow on. Wow.

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Yates k

Wow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2017

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Long time since I enjoyed a book so much. One of those rare books that has you gripped from the start. I'm straight off to download the next book. Would definitely recommend this book if you like a great love story that has lots of twists and turns.

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Booklover BEV

i loved this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2018

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the eye catching cover made me decide to read this book, i know i never judge a book by its cover but i did this time around. very emotional to read, i was so engrossed in this beautiful book. jake carrero uncovers emmas past and so the story unfolds into one that is fantastic all the way through. so glad i was giving the chance to read this book, brilliant

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Felicity O'K

Wow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2018

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Wow... just wow. This book has taken me on an emotional rollercoaster. I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down. The ending broke me and required me to download the second instalment immediately. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

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Lauren Dempster

Amazing debut

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2017

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Before reading this book I had seen it on a few book clubs, they were all raving about it I decided to give it a go as it wasn't my normal genre. After reading the first three chapters I was hooked. The story between Emma and Jake takes you through so many emotions, definitely a story I could read many times over.

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Jacqueline Bowen

Unbelievably brilliant read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 20, 2017

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I started this book really as a favour as it is not my normal genre! OMG I was hooked from the beginning, I literally couldn't put it down, I read it in 24 hours! The story of Emma & the enigmatic Jake is captivating. Their story is a rollercoaster, the author keeps you on the edge of your seat. The high and lows the author puts you through are vast. And, oh, what an ending!!! I couldn't wait for book 2!!

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kaz

Awesome

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2019

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Awesome plot, characters and a massive dose of realism. Emma some volumes to me and in some places I felt that I was looking at myself through someone else’s eyes. On to the next book right now! Can not recommend enough

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