The Man I Can’t Have (The Ward Duet #1) by Shanora Williams
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Blurb:
It started as a simple search for a landscape designer…
I wanted a beautiful backyard for my new home and my neighbors suggested I look into Ward Landscaping & Design.
The owner had no pictures of himself on his website, just a portfolio of nice outdoor sitting areas, pools, and vibrant gardens that I’d always dreamed of having.
Of course I hired him.
I expected to meet an average guy, but Mr. Marcel Ward is far from your average man. He’s handsome, and well-built, and his smile—though a rare trait—is truly infectious.
He’s every woman’s dream—a handsome, older man who doesn’t mind getting down and dirty to create something beautiful all because of his passion for it.
Unfortunately that lucky woman can’t be me.
Although Mr. Ward tests my limits, quickens my breath, and makes my heart skip a beat when he’s around, I’ve promised to devote myself to my husband.
So why am I falling for a man I know I can’t have?
What can you expect?
- An Alpha Hero (who is a bit of an asshole ;) )
- Super Steamy Scenes
- An Adorable Beagle Puppy
- SOOO MUCH ANGST
REVIEW
So good!
I really liked it! Gabby and Marcel's chemistry was off the charts! They hit it off from the moment they meet, but there's a problem. Gabby is married. Her husband, Kyle, works a lot out of state and in all honesty is a douche. Nobody likes Kyle and its a mystery why Gabby is married to him. I don't want to give too much of the plot away but just know that Kyle is not a nice guy. He may seem like he is but he's not. Marcel on the other hand, is my new book boyfriend. He's charming, hard working, sexy and a nice guy all around. Gabby is great too! I really liked her.
I know many people will shy away from this book because of her being married and cheating but you just have to go in with an open mind. I promise you its worth it.
The book ends on a cliffhanger but the next one comes out in a little over a month, so the wait is not long. I need to know how their story ends. I am rooting for them so much!
I really liked it! Gabby and Marcel's chemistry was off the charts! They hit it off from the moment they meet, but there's a problem. Gabby is married. Her husband, Kyle, works a lot out of state and in all honesty is a douche. Nobody likes Kyle and its a mystery why Gabby is married to him. I don't want to give too much of the plot away but just know that Kyle is not a nice guy. He may seem like he is but he's not. Marcel on the other hand, is my new book boyfriend. He's charming, hard working, sexy and a nice guy all around. Gabby is great too! I really liked her.
I know many people will shy away from this book because of her being married and cheating but you just have to go in with an open mind. I promise you its worth it.
The book ends on a cliffhanger but the next one comes out in a little over a month, so the wait is not long. I need to know how their story ends. I am rooting for them so much!
4/5
Excerpt:
“Let me know if you need anything, Marcel.”
“Sure will, Gabby.”
I grab the door handle, but not without noticing the smirk on his face.
When I close the doors, I can’t help sneaking a peek as I put my tea back in the fridge. Mr. Ward—Marcel—is standing with a shovel in hand. He stabs it into the ground, leaving it standing upright, and then he crosses one arm over the other, reaches down for the hem of his shirt, and pulls it up, right over his head.
With the sun beaming directly on him, of course he stands out. His tan skin is unmarked minus one long scar right below his right rib. He’s sculpted but not bulky, almost like he does just as much cardio as lifting to get his lean, toned appearance. His abs lead down to a sharp vee that disappears beneath his belt buckle and jeans. A few hairs jump out from beneath the buckle as he grabs the handle of the shovel.
As he snatches the shovel out, he pauses midway. My eyes travel up to find his, and it’s then I realize I’ve been staring. He narrows his eyes a bit, but a smug smile lightly tugs at the corners of his lips.
“Oh, shit!”
I back away, bumping into the nearest counter edge. When I hear one of the men yell something, I look again, glad Marcel has moved away from the windows of the doors to tend to the person. I hurry back upstairs, and this time I don’t look back, even though a small part of me is dying to see those abs one more time.
About the Author:
Shanora Williams is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who loves writing about flawed heroes and resilient heroines. She is a believer that love outweighs all, but doesn't have a problem making her characters fight for their happily ever after.She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the mother of two amazing boys, has a fiercely devoted and supportive husband, and is a sister to eleven.
When she isn't writing, she's spending time with her family, binge reading, or running marathons on Netflix while scarfing down chocolate chip cookies.
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