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Take Me

By: Bella Andre
Narrated by: Grace Grant, Ian MacLaren
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Publisher's summary

An appetite for sensual pleasures must never be denied....

Lily Ellis has curves - soft, beautiful curves. The kind of voluptuous body she fears Travis Carson, the man she's always loved from afar, would never crave. But Lily is about to be proven wrong. Her adventure begins when the demure San Francisco interior decorator agrees to model a plus-size dress for her fashion designer sister. Watching this sensual beauty move down the runway, Travis can't believe it's the same Lily he's always known - and always rejected. In a whirlwind of electric attraction, Lily is soon moaning Travis's name in his bed, not just in her wild fantasies. But Lily is all too aware that she's nothing like his past lovers.

Determined to beat Travis at his own game by guarding her true feelings, Lily partners with him on a business deal that takes them all the way to Italy. In the seductive warmth of the Tuscan sun, Lily plays a game of desire with the hot-blooded Travis. Will she be burned by an all-consuming ecstasy or will Travis open his heart to the sexy, exciting, and lasting love she has to offer?

©2013 Bella Andre (P)2013 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

"Emotionally charged and deliciously erotic. A must-read from cover to cover." (Jaid Black)

"Oh my! Bella Andre's Take Me is wonderfully sexy - a big, fun fantasy with an equally big heart. You'll cheer these characters on as they find each other...and themselves!" (Emma Holly)

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Narration was very enjoyable

I enjoyed this story. It was quite believable. I enjoy authors, like Bella Andre whose writing creates a screen before your mind's eye. I could just see Lilly walking that runway and Travis' shocked face!
It was a book that I could relate to and I would recommend it to anyone who loves a love story. Warning....it is highly erotic and if that's not for you then you'll not care for this one.

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TITLE MISLEADING

What did you like best about Take Me? What did you like least?

I enjoyed the story, somewhat. It had a bit of a different flavor from what B.A. has written in the past. Even though I enjoyed the story and very much liked that the heroine was not the typical "bony blonde" that most romance novelists write about and loved that she was a "real girl" and despite her shyness and self-loathing she could be bold and bolster her inner strength to get and do what she wanted, at times, I think the story could have had more substance, more intrigue; something to hang onto.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Not sure how I would have changed the story, but would liked to have seen it drawn out a bit to include a little more intrigue. It does seem that B.A. has set us up to expect a second book to include Janecka & Luke's story, I just hope it's better than this one.

Would you be willing to try another one of Grace Grant and Ian MacLaren ’s performances?

No. I was not so turned off by their performance, not so much as to quit listening (which I have done in the past with other books), but Ian MacLaren's voice and narration did not do the story justice. Also, I would have expected that whenever Travis or Luke talked, Ian's voice would be heard, however, that was not always the case. I think the set up of how the dual narrators was used lacked sync.

Could you see Take Me being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Only "Lifetime", otherwise, a resounding "NO"

Any additional comments?

Not Bella Andre's best, or even close. This book, however, will not make me quit listening to her books, but I will wait in the future to see some reviews and not blunder headlong into purchasing her book when it first hits Audible.

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Great story, I would recommend this book.

This was a good story I just wish they would'nt have made Lily such a martyr. She finally gets the love of her life but she can't accept the fact that he loves her no matter how many times he tells her.The "poor me" when it came to Lily was stretched out too long. I wish it would've ended with a little more pizzaz then they way it did, but it still was a good-erotic story.

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Hot!

Where does Take Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of definite top 5

Who was your favorite character and why?

Lily, I related to her in a special way.

Which scene was your favorite?

Where Travis is declaring hs love to her and drops down on one knee.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Everything under the sun

Any additional comments?

Love it! I would love to find out what happens with Janice's and Luke.

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Not her best.

I love BA and have read/listened to every one of them and have delighted in all the characters! But this one, just ended. It had potential but just didn't hit the mark.

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Sexy for real women

Loved this book. Lots of sex and the woman is not a skinny perfect blond. If your over a size 12 you'll love it too. Especially if you've always been afraid men only go for skinny, leggy blondes.

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Totally Loved It!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

hot, sexy and had me giggling ... thoroughly enjoyable!

What did you like best about this story?

entertaining mix of characters

What about Grace Grant and Ian MacLaren ’s performance did you like?

I read all books with Grace Grant's narrations. Really enjoy her. First time I had heard Ian, but enjoyed him.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

giggled a lot

Any additional comments?

Loved the way this book showed a plus size woman enjoying all the pleasures usually reserved for thin women. Couldn't help but love Lily and Travis too.

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A really great book

This is just a fantastic book and so refreshing! Finally a sexy size 16 woman getting the love of her life and getting through her insecurities she has had all her life! I always try to buy the book with more realistic looking people in it. Fantastic read!

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Take Me

Wished it had been longer! A little racy but had all my different emotions going!

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Thumbs up for the PLUS SIZE WOMAN!

Ok, have to admit , I got this book because Lily was a plus size girl. And I can relate. I did enjoy the story , where it lead them to Italy, my favorite place in the world. She was very talented , but very insecure. Would have liked her to be a bit more out there , and confident in herself. I pictured her very beautiful, but frustrated me how she couldn't accept it. Especially carrying on and on. And Travis , they both frustrated me because of their denial. Then FINALLY Travis figured it out. OOHHHHH how them two totally aggravated me! But in the end ...it was a descent ending. The perfect amount of sexual tension. For me , I didnt care for the male/female narrator combo. They were both good , but didn't like the back and forth and the way you got both her thoughts and his thoughts on the same situation.

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