Finance genius Meredith Klaus prefers numbers to people, especially around the holidays. At least the large sum of money that’s mysteriously vanished from the company accounts will distract her from the ghosts of Christmases past. Until her sexy boss asks her to be his last-minute date to a fundraiser gala, that is, and the promise of a special evening calls to something long-buried in her.
Andrew Stanton, Manhattan’s best-known philanthropist, has worked hard building his reputation in the industry. He offers to work closely with Meredith to fix his company’s financial crisis, but the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to look at her as just a colleague.
A beautiful dress. A handsome man on her arm. A challenge she can’t refuse. Can they find the missing money and fulfill their holiday wishes, or will Meredith be unable to overcome the demons of her past and lose her chance at happiness?
"A quick, romantic, sensual love story that warmed the heart and other places." --author of Accidentally Compromising the Duke, Stacy Reid
"LOVED it! Adorable holiday novella." --Penny Watson, Goodreads
3 1/2 stars (rounded up to 4 stars, because it's the holidays and I'm not a scrooge) ...more
I really enjoyed this book. It was a pretty quick read, but it kept me engaged for the entire time I was snuggled with my kindle.
I loved Meredith. There was something gentle about her appeal, but it was that hint of steel that underlay the softness that tantalized. That same steel that allowed her ...more
I wasn't sure that I was going to like this story when I first started to read, but the more I read, the more i loved it. It feels like a modern day Cinderella story. After the first chapter, I couldn't put it down. I had to stay up and finish it before bed because it was just so good! The character ...more
This book has to be one of the sweetest books I have read. Even though the love scene was spicy and hot, the overall feel of the book for me was heart melting. The relationship between Andrew and Meredith started with a mutual respect and admiration, only to blossom. I loved the gentleness and tende ...more
I fell in love with this book from the start. It wasn't what I was expecting it was better. It had my 2 favorite things love and Christmas. I hope we get to see more of Andrew and Meredith. I will definitely be reading more books by Audra North. ...more
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Meredith Klaus is thirty-one years old, klutzy, socially awkward and she's in lust with her boss, Andrew Stanton. A problem with missing funds for the Christmas bonus is the perfect excuse for Andrew to work closely with her for the week leading up to the gala. In ...more
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4 STARS
I enjoy stories like this where we see a character undergo a metamorphosis of sorts, but what I loved about this book is the hero began to notice the behaviors in the heroine and made it possible fo ...more
Falling for the CEO is a sexy Christmas novella with a slight geek to chic vibe. Meredith is the new CFO for Andrew's company. She's great at what she does, but she has absolutely no confidence in her self. She was picked on as a kid for being clumsy and because her last name is Klaus. On top of tha ...more
Falling for the CEO by Audra North is a sexy, nicely written novella about a heroine that finally comes into her own with the help of a little inspiration and the magic of the holiday season.
Finance guru Meredith Klaus lost her parents in a tragic auto accident on Christmas Eve when she was only nin ...more
The first thing I noticed about this book was the names of the characters. We have Ms. Klaus and the Santa CEO. It seemed a bit cheesey at first, but even the characters make light of it in the story, which made it awesome instead. I really liked Meredith and her adorable awkwardness. She was so far ...more
Her last name is Klaus and he is the Santa CEO. What a combo. This was a lovely quick read right along the Cinderella path. She's awkward and geeky, he's hot and sexy and makes her dreams come true. Honestly they both save each other I think and that's what made me latch on to the story and not want ...more
I’m loving these Entangled novellas and now they launched a new line with only fast and sweet romances. This was my first read and I loved meeting Meredith and Andrew. They are completely different people and work together, but we can clearly see that there’s more between those two than just working ...more
I lovely me an oblivious boss/awkward co worker story and this one definitely delivered.
Meredith is a shy unassuming wallflower who has managed to make it to her thirties in one piece event though she has had a tough life. One sigh from Meredith and Andrew's world is turned upside down. I really enj ...more
A charming holiday romance. The author's tagline Strong Women. Smart Men. Great stuff. No Man hos! A wonderful accident prone genius heroine and a hero who genuinely likes her and great sexual chemistry. Underlaying this little novella is emotionial truths and character growth that really makes this ...more
Meredith never thought she would want anyone as much as she wants Andrew,but he is her boss and when he asks her to attend a gala with him,she takes this opportunity to get him but she is too shy and reserved ,can she overcome it and get what she wants ?And will Andrew give it to her!
I really like t ...more
Christmas Novella! but more than that... giving, confidence. just pretty lovely.
it was indeed a good novella because it was all about not neglecting oneself. voice your voice for what you want, what you deserve. giving because you have, sharing also. ...more
A short read but it was good it could have been better if it were longer and I wish it had been longer because I really like it. ...more
Meredith is the new CFO at a company when she discovers some discrepancies right near Christmas. The money is needed pretty much immediately so she screws up her courage to face the CEO and figure out the issues. He's very invested with this Christmas money so he insists she work in his office with ...more
Meredith Klaus grew up in three different foster homes as child after the death of her parents. An awkward teenage, Meredith was called Klutzy Klaus all the way through high school. She was emotional abused and talked down to throughout her whole life. Getting a job at a top notch company is a boost ...more
This first book in the Stanton Family stories treats us to the romance between Meredith and Andrew. Meredith has admired and lusted after Andrew from afar in her position as CFO of his company but the chance opportunity to attend a philanthropic dinner with him opens both their eyes to the possibili ...more
Meredith works for Andrew as chief financial officer. He sees her in a new light one night and knows that nothing should come of a relationship. He asks her to attend a dinner gala with him in order to give an appearance worthy of a CEO and a CFO. He does so because he just broke up with his girlfri ...more
Short but sweet!
I loved this book, despite its shortness!
Sweet, hot and interesting, i really wanted a longer more elaborate ending! I wished i experienced Meredith's meeting with Andrew's parents! I wish i had a peek of their lives after a few months together! I wish i could see her rebuilt her li ...more
This book was adorable. It wasn't an emotional 'OMG I can't put this book down' read. More a cute, I'm really glad I took the time to read this kind of story. It was exactly what I needed it to be during the crazy busy holidays and insanely busy life I've had for the past month. It was a feel good e ...more