Making You Mine (Bradens & Montgomerys (Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls), #5)

by Melissa Foster

Knox Bentley never liked the pomp and circumstance that came with being wealthy. He'd distanced himself from his pretentious family and their fortune as a young adult and found his own path to success. But even with the world at his fingertips, he realizes something is missing, and after a long stay overseas, he finally knows exactly what it is. His no-strings-attached hookups with Aubrey Stewart, an exquisite and stubbornly independent blonde, are no longer enough for him. They connect on every level, but Aubrey is a fierce businesswoman with a new movie channel on the horizon and no time for much else. She is the deal he can't close, the precious jewel even his billions can't buy. Now that he's back in the States, he's determined to show her that what they have goes beyond the bedroom and finally make her his.

• ISBN10: 1948868253
• ISBN13: 9781948868259
• Publish Date: 22 January 2020
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: World Literary Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 254
• Language: English

Reviews

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

Making you Mine by Melissa Foster is not your typical romance story. It is not the kind of story where boy meets girl, and before you know it, they are head over heels with no effort involved. Instead, Melissa Foster created a story where it took the couple involved two years to recognize their feelings for each other.

Knox Bentley and Aubrey Stewart have been involved in a no strings attached, friends with benefits affair for two years. Aubrey, a self-made billionaire, has no interest in dating. She recognized men were intimidated by her success and those who were not, were either dimwitted, boring or had a hard time keeping up with her. Only one man has ever rocked her world, but she did not want the drama and complications that came with being involved in a relationship.

Knox recognized that Aubrey was it for him, but convincing her they belonged together would prove a challenge and one he did not want to resist.

Knox was such an awesome character. When it came to treating a woman like a queen, I believed he wrote the manual. There was no way Aubrey could resist falling under his spell.

As individuals, Knox and Aubrey were strong, independent and capable people. Together they were like dynamite. The time they spent together learning about each other was endearing, funny and sizzling. They brought out sides in each other they hid from others. For instance, no one knew that Aubrey was a goddess in the kitchen.

I enjoyed getting to meet both their families. I loved watching the start of the healing process occurring between Knox and his family. The interaction with his family differed from what I have come to expect from the author’s portrayal of families. Quite an interesting shift.

With this story, readers got a glimpse of a secondary romance involving Knox’s brother. It was enough to whet appetites and increase one’s desire for more.

Conclusion/Recommendation

I enjoyed Making You Mine. It does well as a standalone, although characters from previous books are featured. Once again, Melissa Foster has created a beautiful story, featuring likable and flawed characters. Die-hard romance readers will love her latest offering. I cannot wait to see what next the author has in store for her fans.

[Emma (SCR)]

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from the PR Agency in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Thank you to Lisa for my copy of this book. I have read many of Melissa's books in the past and I always look forward to the next.

This story follows Aubrey and Knox as they realise they are more than just friends with benefits. Both characters have been in previous books by Melissa but if you haven't read any of Melissa's books before that won't make any difference. This book can be read as a standalone.

Aubrey runs the media arm of LWW (Ladies Who Write). LWW is a company that supports women writers in all areas from film scripts to books. Aubrey is very passionate about her work but some might say she is a workaholic. Aubrey very rarely takes time off, that is until Knox bullies his way in.

Knox Bentley is Graham Braden's business partner. Knox comes from a very wealthy family but he turned his back on the family business and went out on his own. Knox and Graham have a very successful investment business. They also work on eco-friendly initiatives and spent time building a community in Belize. Knox realises that Aubrey is more to him that a friend with benefits. He wants something real.

Melissa does an excellent job of writing characters that are relatable and real. Not only do we become invested in Knox and Aubrey but also the secondary characters of Paige, Libby and Presley. I hope we get to see more of these characters in future books.