An Irresistible Bachelor [Paperback]

I've finished "An Irresistible Bachelor" the sequel to "An Unforgettable Lady" by Jessica Bird aka J.R. Ward.

Product Description

Art conservator Callie Burke's new assignment is restoring a masterpiece owned by ruthless, wealthy, and sexy politico Jack Walker. When she's persuaded to move into Jack's sprawling estate to finish the job, a mere business proposition turns into something far more complicated - and passionate.

Product Details
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Signet; Original edition (July 5, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451230981
ISBN-13: 978-0451230980

My Review:

Jack Walker buys back a renowned Copley portrait of an ancestor that his father years ago sold to bring in cash to fund an elitist lifestyle. While making his five million dollar symbolic purchase from the Hall Foundation, Jack's friend Grace Hall introduces him to art restorer Callie Burke. After just ten minutes in her presence Callie occupies his dreams though he is engaged to someone else.

Jack offers Callie a chance to restore the masterpiece which after twice refusing the Callie finally agrees to do so because she needs the money. She travels from her New York residence to perform her craft at his Boston mansion. As Jack and Callie become better acquainted they fall in love but he knows she hides a secret from him that makes him believe she does not trust him. What he does not know is that she promised her beloved half-sister Grace that she would never reveal the identity of their father.

Jack is such a great hero because he's very kind, sweet, passionate, truthful, runs his life and fortune effortlessly and he broke his engagement before starting a relationship with Callie.

I really enjoyed getting to know some of the secondary characters:  Jack's interfering mother, a one-armed chief and Artie the dog.  We also meet Jack's best friend Grayson Bennett (aka Gray) and a cameo from Spike at the end of the book.

Really glad to see Grace and John Smith again!

4/5

Thanks Laura from Penguin Canada for sending me this book to review, greatly appreciated!

Other Books in Series:

1.  An Unforgettable Lady

An Unforgettable Lady [Paperback]

I've finished "Unforgettable Lady" by Jessica Ward (aka J.R. Ward).

Product Description

Grace Hall is a society beauty - but her fortune has made her the target of a madman killing off Manhattan's most influential women. Her new live-in bodyguard is uncompromising, hard-hearted John Smith. Moving into Grace's penthouse is the last thing he wants, but saying no isn't an option. As he lays down the rules for his new client, angry sparks ignite between them-as does an incendiary desire. As the warm nights grow hot, and the killer closes in, Grace and Smith face a crucial choice: follow the rules or follow their hearts.

From the Inside Flap


She thought she had everything she ever wanted?


until she met the only man she'd ever need. . . .

Forced into the spotlight by her fabulous wealth, heiress Grace Hall isn't always prepared for the consequences of her standing. When a string of attacks against the city's most prominent women leaves Grace vulnerable, the refined beauty reluctantly hires a bodyguard. Now she finds herself subject to the ironclad will of her new protector. In spite of her frustration, Grace is drawn to John Smith in ways she can't explain. For beneath his tough exterior and dark past, there?s an inner core that is tantalizingly seductive.

John knows that when you're a professional bodyguard, it needs to be all business. But such conduct makes for a solitary life with few ties and too many good-byes. Grace was supposed to be just another assignment on a long list. Yet there's something about her that gets under his skin. With each passing day, the attraction grows more intense until John is faced with a decision he never thought he?d have to make. Can he give up the only life he's ever known to be with the only woman he's ever loved?

Product Details
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Signet; Reissue edition (July 6, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451231015
ISBN-13: 978-0451231017

My Review:
 
Storyline: At the beginning of the book a madman is killing off the most influential women of Manhatten so Grace's friend's husband hires a bodyguard to protect her 24/7. 

Characters: I really like Johns character (he reminds me of Zarek and Zsadist) because he's the rough and brash man who is extremely attracted to his client but knows it should just be business related!  I'm glad that Grace didn't let John push her around and she isn't stuck up like some wealthy people! 

Romance: Wow was the sexual tension very high and sexy!  John is extremely attracted to Grace but he keeps denying it and the more he does the more he insults her!  I love the sexual dynamics between them and when they finally come together the pages actually explode!

Killer: The killer is quite mentally insane and sure knows how to get into people's houses, etc.!

5/5