Your Irresistible Love by
Layla Hagen
The Bennett Family #1
Synopsis:
Sebastian Bennett is a
determined man. It’s the secret behind the business empire he built
from scratch. Under his rule, Bennett Enterprises dominates the
jewelry industry. Despite being ruthless in his work, family comes
first for him, and he’d do anything for his parents and eight
siblings—even if they drive him crazy sometimes. . . like when they
keep nagging him to get married already.
Sebastian doesn’t
believe in love, until he brings in external marketing consultant Ava
to oversee the next collection launch. She’s beautiful, funny, and
just as stubborn as he is. Not only is he obsessed with her delicious
curves, but he also finds himself willing to do anything to make her
smile.
He’s determined to have
Ava, even if she’s completely off limits.
Ava Lindt has one job to
do at Bennett Enterprises: make the next collection launch
unforgettable. Daydreaming about the hot CEO is definitely not on her
to-do list. Neither is doing said CEO. The consultancy she works for
has a strict policy—no fraternizing with clients. She won’t risk
her job. Besides, Ava knows better than to trust men with her heart.
But their sizzling
chemistry spirals into a deep connection that takes both of them by
surprise.
Sebastian blows through
her defenses one sweet kiss and sinful touch at a time. When Ava’s
time as a consultant in his company comes to an end, will
Sebastian fight for the
woman he loves or will he end up losing her?
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Excerpt
“Have you thought about
asking her to stay?” Logan asks. He and Pippa exchange a glance
that tells me they’ve talked about this.
“I can’t ask her to
give up her job. When the project is over, she’ll move to the next
one.” My voice is hollow. Why the fuck is this thought so
depressing?
“Dude, you already sound
like a love-sick puppy. No way am I going to listen to your drunk
ramblings about your lost love after she’s gone.” Logan hefts the
glass in my direction as if he’s toasting me.
I stare him down. “When
did I ever get drunk and talk about women?”
“Oh, that’s right,”
he admits. “Never.”
“Damn right.”
He takes a sip from his
non-alcoholic cocktail, looking at Pippa with wide eyes.
“Oh, Logan, stop the
puppy dog eyes. Though you’ll always be known as the family puppy,”
Pippa informs us with a lovely grin. “Sebastian’s the family’s
lion, nursing his wounds alone and all that shit.”
Logan leaps to his feet.
“How does Sebastian get to be the lion and I the puppy? Why can’t
I be a tiger, or at least some scary dog breed?”
Ah, a good old Bennett
brawl.
Pippa puts a hand on her
hip, squinting at Logan as if she’s considering something. “Yeah,
you’re right. Not a puppy. I’ll look up the appropriate breed
later. Must be one that barks a lot but doesn’t bite.”
“Don’t forget it must
have an oversized ego,” I supply.
Pippa nods. “I’ll keep
that in mind.”
“I’m very glad the two
of you are having fun at my expense.” Logan’s tone clearly
indicates he’s not glad at all. Pippa and I grin. “But we were
talking about Sebastian, and how the family lion will be stupid
enough to let the woman he loves walk away.”
My smile drops.
“Sebastian, don’t be
an idiot,” Pippa begins, now turning to me, placing both hands on
her hips. “If you love her—”
“I didn’t say that.”
“You don’t have to,”
she insists, tilting her head.
“Oh, you can just see
it?” I ask sarcastically.
“I can,” Pippa says
triumphantly. She glances at Logan, who backs her up with a strong
nod. Oh, here they go again.
“Yes, yes, Pippa, we all
know you’ve been blessed with Mom’s exceptional people-reading
skills.” I give them a dismissive hand gesture, but they won’t
let me off so easily today.
“Except when it comes to
the people I date or marry, apparently,” she adds. I pull a face,
fully aware of what she’s doing, bringing up her broken marriage so
I don’t brush her off. I’d get mad at her for being so
manipulative if I didn’t love her so much. Which she knows very
well.
“How is it that every
time we do something together out of the office, you two corner me
about my personal life?” I inquire, tapping my fingers on the
glass.
“You want us to do it at
the office too?” Pippa asks with mock surprise. “Why didn’t you
say so? Logan, are you up for it? Hey, we could even call in Alice
for a Bennett sibling meeting now and again in the CEO’s office. Or
in the meeting room.”
Groaning, I drag my palm
down my face. “Please don’t.”
“Let’s get through
this step by step,” Pippa says. She sits down on the floor,
crossing her legs as if she’s about to do some yoga or shit. Damn
it. I know that expression on her face. Lifted eyebrows, lips curled
into a half smile. It reminds me of our days as kids, planning our
way into or out of a mess. “The point is you can’t let her go.”
“You jumped a few steps
in the process,” Logan tells her.
“What will you do after
she leaves?” Pippa continues, and now a shred of seriousness tinges
her playful tone. “Get back to your old life? Find a Terence, like
I did? You’ve had enough sharks have a go at you over the years,
wearing silicone and Botox to mask their teeth. You’re the
billionaire CEO of one of the biggest companies in San Francisco, and
we’re in a sexy industry. Everyone knows you, and you’re one of
the most eligible bachelors around.”
Logan and I groan in
unison. He gets up. “Okay, it’s time for some adult drinks.
Whiskey for everyone?”
I nod. After a few
seconds, so does Pippa.
“Make mine a double,”
I instruct.
“Go, tiger,” Pippa
tells him. We all laugh, but without much humor. The discussion has
taken a turn for the serious. Logan shoves the drinks in our hands,
and we spend a few minutes in silence, nursing the whiskey.
Your Captivating Love
(The Bennett Family, Book
2)
which will be released on
April 19th
Description:
Logan Bennett knows his
priorities. He is loyal to his family and his company. He has no time
for love, and no desire for it. Not after a disastrous engagement
that left him broken-hearted. When Nadine enters his life, she turns
everything upside down. She’s sexy, funny, and utterly captivating.
She’s also more stubborn than anyone he’s met. . .including
himself.
Nadine Hawthorne is
finally pursuing her dream: opening her own clothing shop. After
working so hard to get here, she needs to concentrate on her new
business, and can’t afford distractions. Not even if they come in
the form of Logan Bennett. He’s handsome, charming, and doesn’t
take no for an answer. After bitter disappointments, Nadine doesn’t
believe in love. But being around Logan is addicting. It doesn’t
help that Logan’s family is scheming to bring them together at
every turn.
Their attraction is
sizzling, and their connection—undeniable. Slowly, Logan wins her
over. What starts out as a fling soon spirals into much more than
they are prepared for.
When a mistake threatens
to tear them apart, will they have the strength to hold on to each
other?
Layla Hagen Bio:
I fell in love with books
when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues
even now, many years later. I write romantic stories and can’t wait
to share them with the world. And I drink coffee. Lots of it!
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