The Bachelor (Warner Books Contemporary Romance)
Nor his imposing mansion or his obvious flair in the boardroom. You find yourself rooting for her, laughing at her antics and silently applauding her guts. Chet Castle is just divine. The attraction between the two of them leaps off the page and their flirting is done to perfection. I look forward to the next time I pick up a previously un-read book of hers.
Aug 03, Mishma rated it really liked it Shelves: If I have to describe Bachelor's Special in one sentence,all I can say is that it is a great romance which was sweet and spicy at the same time.
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I really enjoyed this book,and any romance fan will definitely like this a lot. Jill was an easy character to love. Well how can I not love a girl who wears vintage clothes,cooks like an angel and whose really ambitious? Just after a few pages I was convinced that if I meet her in real life,we'll be quick friends. Chet was the typical wealthy hero. There was If I have to describe Bachelor's Special in one sentence,all I can say is that it is a great romance which was sweet and spicy at the same time. There was the arrogance,and a little pride but there was also plenty of sweetness and ofcourse,dashing looks.
It didn't take me much time to love him. The romance between these two was wonderful. No matter how frustrated it makes me when the main characters fight with their feelings for a long tme,I have t admit that if you want a romance to be memorable,it has to be slow. Warner succeded in that. Jill and Chet's gradual and steady romance with a lot of sparks inbetween made the book a great read. Though I can't place it as a favourite,I've got to say that Bachelor's Special is a book I enjoyed a lot.
I'd definitely recommend it to any romance fan. Looking forward to read more of Christine Warner. Bachelor's Special is a great summertime read. The heroine is Chef Jill Adgate an aspiring, unemployed Chef. Unfortunately, she is out of a job, has no money and about to be evicted. She is trying to start her own catering business but cannot get a loan. Her main problem is wealthy businessman, Chet Castle and the kiss they shared that caused her to lose her job and her reputation. She now has been set up on a blind date with Chet and he has no idea who she is. However the chemistry is still the Bachelor's Special is a great summertime read.
However the chemistry is still there and Chet realizes who she is. Chet convinces Jill to move in with him for two months and become his personal chef and business caterer. After the two months he will co-sign a loan for her catering business. It is an opportunity that Jill cannot pass up.
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He doesn't trust women because of a past girlfriend who was only after his money. Chet has only one thing on his mind and that is to bed his new chef but Jill has other ideas. She is interested in love everlasting and he is looking for no strings attachments. However they take a fun journey that starts as friends but then moves on to lovers. It is well written and fun to watch this couple go through the path to happiness.
May 14, Brenda rated it really liked it. Jill Adgate has had the worst year of her life and it all stems back to Chet Castle and one steaming hot kiss. Jill is a professional chef with dreams of happily ever after. Hers includes the white picket fence, children, a loving husband and success in her career as a chef. Chet Castle has been burned by love and wants nothing to do with anything resembling a relationship. All has gone wonderfully until the cake falls.
Chet and Jill end up in a romantic embrace. A year later and Jill finds herself on a blind date with her best friends future brother in law, none other than Chet Castle. He offers Jill a chance to gain a foothold for her catering business and he gets her where he wants her for 8 weeks. In his home and hopefully in his bed. Jun 16, Andrea rated it really liked it.
A fun summer read, I would suggest to friends. I love Jill, she is strong willed and determined to attain her life's goals and to do it on her own. And then there's Chet Sexy, wealthy, playboy, guarded These two come to meet and so starts the downward spiral of luck for Jill. It's an intense but brief encounter. Life happens, things get in the way, and it's about a year before they run into each other again on a "blind date". His brother, her best friend set them up, the A fun summer read, I would suggest to friends.
His brother, her best friend set them up, they get off to a wobbly start on the date and wind up going in a completely different direction with their "relationship". It's a lot of fun to watch these two grow, let down walls, and figure things out. Now, if they can just get around obstacles that are thrown at them along the way. Meddling well meaning family, big mouth best friends, jealous exes, and life events that aren't so uncommon to name a few. Will they be able to get over their own personal issues to have what they both want?
Will they figure out what they truly want before it's too late? Buy it, read it, you'll enjoy finding out. Jun 12, Evelyn rated it really liked it. The prologue starts out with Jill living her dream. The executive chef has put her in charge to run a party on her own and everything is going great.
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Enter Chet the son of the Grandmother the party is honoring. He's come back to the kitchen to praise her work and sparks fly. Cut to one year later when her BFF has set her up on a "blind date". The person sitting on the other side of the table I thought the author had a really good sense of humor.
Like everyone else I loved it when Jill se The prologue starts out with Jill living her dream. Like everyone else I loved it when Jill served up her bachelor's special. I thought the pacing was pretty good. One thing I really wasn't fond of was the morning after one of their fights. The things he said were so cruel. Up until that point it seemed like Jill was a decently strong character so for him to be able to walk up and smile the next morning just didn't seem right to me.
Maybe I'm mean in thinking he needed to suffer just a little bit more. At least the book didn't end there. I liked the way the rest of the book played out. I think that's her name, but I tried really hard to not commit it to memory since I disliked her so much Sep 30, What Readers Want rated it it was amazing. What a great book to read on a cool Fall weekend. This book has it all - Humor, romance, a quirky heroine and a hottie hero! You definitely won't need the furnace on, because this book generates a lot of heat!
In Bachelor's Special Christine Warner's heroine, Jill Adgate is a talented chef who loves the look of 50's vintage clothes. The hero, Chet Castle is a successful, dyed-in-the-wool bachelor who has sworn off commitment, that is until he meets his match in Jill. The sexual tension between Jil What a great book to read on a cool Fall weekend.
The sexual tension between Jill and Chet is there in the story right on the first page and it only gets better as you read the book. Christine Warner's writing is at it's best here. She's a master at the humorous situation as has been proven in her previous books , and there's A LOT of humor throughout the story, some of which had me laughing out loud.
The beginning of Bachelor's Special is hilarious, reminiscent of I Love Lucy, and not soon-to-be-forgotten. Jun 10, Rosemary K rated it really liked it. Bachelor's Special is the perfect summer read. Chef Jill Adgate is out of work, out of money and out of patience. Things keep going from bad to worse.
The cause of all her problems is Chet Castle and the passionate kiss they shared. Their encounter caused her to lose her job and her reputation. Now they meet again and their intense attraction is still there. Chet feels responsible and he wants to keep her close. She makes him feel alive. He offers her a position as his live-in chef.
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Out of optio Bachelor's Special is the perfect summer read. Out of options Jill says yes. All their good intentions to not become involved go by the wayside. Chet wants no string and no commitment but Jill wants a forever love. Add in Chet's scheming ex-girlfriend and you have a battle between forever love and sexual desire. Will their be a HEA?
You'll enjoy finding out. Christine Warner's writing captivates with likeable characters, amusing dialogue and romantic encounters that are very hot. Don't miss this book. I received a copy from the publisher for an honest review. Aug 19, Talk Supe rated it really liked it Shelves: The conflict was a case of wrong assumptions so it wasn't the usual cliche we often find in romantic stories. The crux of the story was well drawn out and even if it turned out to be nothing but a false emergency, it did its job in as far as shaking Jill and Chet and giving them both a much needed attitude adjustment.
Aside from the well-written plot, conflict and resolution, the secondary characters are scene stealers too starting with Jill's bestfriend Mel, who is so outspoken she probably haven't heard the word filter in her life. And Chet's ex-girlfriend, Gail "The Barracuda" was so vicious and irritating she perfectly contrasted Jill's girl-next-door character. All I can do is gush over this latest CWarner novel and try my best to push it to y'all. Jun 10, Redheads Review it Better rated it really liked it Shelves: I kept seeing her books and now I am kicking myself for not reading her stuff sooner.
Jill and Chet are a sizzling couple. I find that I enjoy the book a lot more with that aspect.
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And Chet is a hottie. Yes at times I wanted to shake him a little for being such a jerk but at the same time I see that some things from the past have caused him to become cautious of relationships and scared of being hurt again.
His ex is a conniving biatch! Certain situations show Jill and Chet that there is more to the other person than meets the eye.
I love how their romance flowed. It really made for a realistic love story that left me wanting to get my hands on more Christine Warner reads. After an explosive first kiss before they even really know each other, Chet and Jill end up in close proximity when Chet hires Jill as a live-in chef. He denies his feelings for her.
Living together pushes these feelings to the surface, and well, sparks and accusations fly fast and fu 3. Living together pushes these feelings to the surface, and well, sparks and accusations fly fast and furious as these two figure out just what they want out of a relationship. I did like the cooking theme, and one of my favorite scenes is Jill teaching Chet to cook.
This was a quick, pleasant and a bit predictable read. There are some nice steamy moments. It's perfect for when you are looking for something light and easy to read. Aug 14, Samantha March rated it really liked it. I knew right going into this book the romance aspect would definitely deliver, as the sparks were shooting between Jill and Chet upon first glance of each other. I really liked Jill as our heroine, a feisty young woman who was independent and wanted to succeed on her right and not just take hand outs.
Chet is a little mysterious at first — a wealthy businessman with a big heart but who has trust issues with women after burned in a previous relationship. The chemistry between the two is hot, and I just wanted to beg them to get together already! I got a touch frustrated with the seemingly constant stop and go of their relationship, but if you are a romance fan I definitely recommend this one! May 30, Nanettez rated it liked it. I will be honest I get it why she's full of angst but quickly dissolves in a puddle with just a kiss or a look from a handsome, hot, bachelor Chet Castle A full plate in front of her and a big task to handle but with Castle's help and beside her no wonder she just as soft as a jelly!
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Borrow eBook Download ebook for print-disabled Prefer the physical book? Check nearby libraries with: Have you ever had an experience with someone that no matter how you try, you just can't forget it? Yet you're not even sure why it still resounds in your mind all the time? The beginning of this book starts out with just that.
Jill is beginning her dream, but one little slip up after another is going to bring everything crashing down. Fast forward to now. Jill's best friend is setting her up on a blind date. Oh, but it does get much better! Who should walk in as her blind date is none other than the man that started her downward spiral. His kisses were lethal- on her heart, and unfortunately, on her career.
Yes, I'm gasping sadly over this too. How could a man that gives such passionate kisses derail everything? It's a bit tragic, and yes, I'm being melodramatic, I know. Sexy, a bit mysterious and a very generous man. At times, he's a bit touch and go, because his inner trail of thinking drives me nuts at times. Though I don't hold it against him too badly, because I understand his past. He guards his heart with the walls so thick that I wonder if anyone would ever get through. He's a softie, we learn as he wants to help Jill out, and we learn a bit more about him and the people that work at his house.
As for Jill, she's a strong woman. She's had it stacked against her, suddenly her career is on the line after the incident with Chet, and she can't seem to get her foot in the door.
She's not one to give up, and she's definitely got a stubborn streak, which I admire. Her determination to get where she wants to be keeps her very driven and focused Jill faces some issues in the workforce as men tend to think one thing about her because of a simple mistake. It's something that follows her everywhere, and at times, it begins to wear and tear at her. Jill and Chet are two souls that fight the attraction between them. It's a thin line between the friend zone that they try so desperately hard to not break, but it's becoming more difficult as the time goes on.
I love, love, LOVE the chemistry between the two, and fire meets gasoline in the beginning, especially when Jill gets the wrong ideas about Chet, and let's say she has her little fun of revenge, until he turns the tables on her.
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One thing I can always count on when reading a book by Christine is the witty humor, and the light, funny scenes that will muster a few strange looks from people while I'm bursting into laughter. Her books are fresh, breezy and light in nature and when I finish a story by this author, I feel good. But then the waiting game begins again for another new read from her and I'm not a patient person!
If you enjoy a fun, humorous contemporary romance with plenty of heat and fun, I'm telling you right now, grab yourself a copy of Bachelor's Special! Highly recommended from me. From the utterly delicious moment Jill Adgate doused Chet Castle with birthday cake, I was hooked on this story. Despite or perhaps because of that disastrous introduction, he offers her the job of a lifetime - act as his personal chef and he'll help her get her catering business off the ground.
Now, you know when a man makes an offer a woman she can't refuse that the best kind of trouble is about to follow, and Ms. Sexual tension sizzles, then explodes when they get down and dirty in the pool. This story is a roller coaster ride complete with actual substance, which serves to totally invest readers into every twist and turn of the plot. Whether you're longing for summer or just want to bask in something smokin', you can't go wrong with the smexiness generated by Chet and Jill.