Come a Little Bit Closer (The Sullivans, #7)

by Bella Andre

Valentina isn't averse to sensual pleasure, or even to the idea of finding true love, but as a Hollywood business manager she's watched too many smart women fall for actors only to be torn apart when the fairytale comes to its inevitable end. But when intense weeks together on set turn their heated attraction into red-hot flames of passion, Smith knows he has to find a way to convince Valentina to let him get a little bit closer. Close enough to completely steal her heart, the way she's stolen his from the start.

• ISBN10: 0778316084
• ISBN13: 9780778316084
• Publish Date: 25 February 2014
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Publish Country: CA
• Imprint: Mira Books
• Edition: Original ed.
• Format: Paperback (US Mass Market)
• Pages: 376
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

Andre’s Sullivan family are all creative, gifted and close-knit and Smith cares deeply for them all. One of the most attractive things about him, besides his smokin’ hot bedroom eyes and easy manner is how he reads people. He knows when to give reassurance and selects the perfect heartfelt gift. I melted, simply melted. Valentina is protective of her sister and manages her career. Having watched her mother blow through a bevy of actor boyfriends she is all to aware of the scene. While she is confident, professional and talented she has relationship and trust issues. Smith has his work cut out for him trying to break down those walls and I loved watching it unfold. Of course, we see the other siblings and learn about their lives. There are even a few joyous celebrations. We even learned a little about the Sullivan cousins and I was overjoyed to see we will get their stories as well.

Come a Little Closer offered up a sweet, tender and at times deliciously hot romance. Andre knows how to create just the right amount of tension and angst to keep the reader engaged. There was no skimming here as every scene felt right and slowly built towards the climax. As always the siblings got involved, and even their mother Mary offered her infinite wisdom. The tale has that small-town feel even if the siblings are slightly scattered with their careers. Valentina annoyed me a little since it was so obvious how wonderful Smith was, but Andre did a wonderful job of fleshing her out and making me connect and understand her. The chemistry between Smith and Valentina was scrumptious and at times the pages melted. The next book features the last unattached sibling, Lori or as her family refers to her, “Naughty”. I for one cannot wait.

Come a Little Closer is the perfect read for someone looking for a heated romance wrapped in small-town charm. One of my favorite series, the Sullivans deliver that feel good, happy escape I love in a romance novel.

Copy received from publisher in exchange for unbiased review that originally published @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer

[Cocktails and Books]

COME A LITTLE BIT CLOSER is an enchanting, powerful love story about two people falling in love.

Smith Sullivan at age thirty-six is the second oldest sibling in the Sullivan clan of eight. He is a movie star currently working on the movie Gravity. He is not only starring in the movie, but he also wrote the screenplay is the director and producer. Even though Smith is a huge movie star, he has remained grounded and has a close loving relationship with his family. He is immediately attracted to Valentina Landon the first time they meet on the Gravity set. Her sister, Tatiana is co-starting with Smith and Valentina works as her sister’s business manger. Smith wants to date Valentina, but she refuses, because she doesn’t date actors or people she works with.

Smith is the perfect man and I couldn’t help falling in love with him myself. He has it all, fame, fortune and success, but he is also down to earth and a nice guy. This is rare in Hollywood, so rare, that Valetina has a hard time believing he is for real. Smith is charming, powerful, gorgeous, talented, kind and seriously in lust with Valentina. There is a powerful attraction between Smith and Valentina from the moment they meet. Smith tries to convince Valentina to explore it, but she continually resists. What I liked most about Smith was that even though he could have any woman he wants, he never gives up on Valentina. I liked Valentina and sympathize with her cautious attitude. She is a beautiful woman and although she is intelligent, she is also aloof and afraid of getting involved in a relationship. She has built a shell around her heart and won’t let anyone in, except her sister. Valentina is conflicted because she is attracted to Smith, but she has always told herself she would never get involved with an actor.

Bella Andrea is a gifted writer and I was immediately drawn into the story of Smith and Valentina. This is the seventh book in the Sullivan series. Each book is a stand-alone and chronicles a different member in the Sullivan family.

Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books