MAN FAST (Bergen Brothers Series Book #1)
Denver's biggest playboy is about to get schooled.
Brennen
Rich, powerful, and a former pro skier—nothing and no woman is off-limits to Brennen Bergen. Part of the billion-dollar Bergen mountain sports family, he's reigned supreme over the Denver social scene with his playboy antics.
But that's about to change when he meets Abby Quinn and gets schooled on the MAN FAST.
Abby
After a disastrous breakup, Abby Quinn has sworn off men.
No dating. No boyfriends.
A complete Man Fast.
She's starting over in Denver and landed a teaching position at a prestigious elementary school. It's a temporary post, but if she does a good job, the position could be permanent.
Too bad Brennen Bergen has just thrown a wrench into her plans.
Forced to shape up or be cut out of his family's fortune, Brennen must prove he's a contributing member of the community by volunteering at his former elementary school—Abby's new school—and the place where he can't hide behind his bad boy ways to numb the pain he's carried for over a decade.
Will an attraction between them spell trouble for Abby or will Brennen finally have met his match?
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...he ran his thumb over her bottom lip. "There's my smile," he said, giving her a whisper-soft kiss.
"We read The Notebook together, Abby Rose. I think that pretty much seals the deal."
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Just to make it clear NOT my first read by author because Krista happens to be a top favorite author of mine & I have read every single book she has written (5 so far). This is a new series one & I was bouncing up & down when I got the link to the ARC!! I just LOVE Krista's writing style!!
The beginning is too funny, Abby and her best friend Elle were going over what had happened with the swift move of Abby. Also Tyler (you dead beat ugh) Any who, when Abby gets an offer at the school that is amazing, she is too thrilled. But, the man EXCUSE ME the rude man from the elevator somehow is standing right in front of her, at her point of work..right there....Love her reaction to him very much,
Brennen is a sexy as sin, handed-money bachelor that likes to party and well...woman. So when one night causes a little too much controversy, he is forced into something that he wouldn't even consider joining/volunteering attending, any of the above. Beware of the seventy-four day rule!
I love LOVE when Brennen takes her out and shows her around (not a date ;), I was imagining the places through Abby's eyes. "Experiencing the world through another person was a rush he'd never known." -Brennen The emotion and connection between these two is just, so beautiful! Something about two broken souls finding comfort in that...together! Also, I have to say you will fall in love with Brenne's Grandfather and grandmother, the infamous crashing of the date! HA! Also, as much as I loved Elle the best friend sdaand cousin, there was a time where she was very impertinent, I guess with Bren's reputation and Elle wanting to look out for her, I kind of felt bad for Abby! *sigh*
Then my heart breaks when the elevator/helicopter scene happens, to think I was rooting for Brennen! But I will say that I do love how Abby affects Brennen. There is always something about a man that is set on his wild ways where one woman with the best intentions..a good woman, can change. I have been reading Kristin's books since her book 1 of her first series and I gotta say that it's just getting better, this is different in a sense that it's MORE! The feelings that I always want to chase when I read, ARE THERE! The situations, characters, scenes, the tiny little details...all THERE! Therefore that said, I LOVED this book #1 and am looking forward to many more!
A TOP 2019 MUST READ
Enemies-to-friends- to-lovers Romance (Rich sexy bachelor/ex-pro skier & the smart and beautiful teacher)
Rating: ★★★★★
Steamy: ♨♨♨♨
Recommended? ☑ Highly
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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself here?
Romance novels saved me--and that’s not an exaggeration.
In 2015, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and my world turned upside down. During those difficult first days, my dear friend gave me the book Manwhore by Katy Evans.
She told me, this is what you need right now. She was absolutely right. From that moment on, I was hooked. Romance was the escape I needed and my way out of a very dark place. A year after my diagnosis, I put pen to paper and started writing my own contemporary romance novels.
2. How many books do you have out so far?
6 books with number 7 due out July 15.
3. Have to give us the answer to a hard question, your favorite book?
It’s a toss up between Pamela Clare’s I-Team Series and Rhys Bowen’s Lady Georgiana Series.
4. Let’s jump right into your NEW series, can you tell us a little about it from your words?
I’m in love with my Bergen Brothers Series. You get three strong heroines and three toe-curlingly hot brothers who are heirs to a billion-dollar mountain sports empire.
It’s mountains, money, and all the sexy times.
5. Can you tell us about Book #1 Man Fast?
This book! It’s the billionaire bad boy (Brennen) vs. the teacher with a heart of gold who’s got the backbone to be true to herself (Abby). The man fast is Abby’s way of giving up men. You know how you fast for 12 hours before doing blood work? Abby’s decided to give up men and forgo dating for 74 days. And you better bet Brennen tries to thwart her plan.
6. Where did your character references come from?
Characters pop up when I’m running or listening to music. Abby appeared during a run when the Chainsmokers’ Don’t Let Me Down started playing. Men had really let her down, and she was done with them. YOUTUBE VIDEO CLICK HERE
7. What made you want to write this type of series?
I’d just finished my romantic suspenseful, Langley Park Series. The characters in this series have deep wounds, and the reader gets to be with the characters right from that first emotional event that occured in their teen years. I love this series. I still dream about these characters, but I needed to make a break.
The Bergen Brothers Series is lighter. There are still emotional elements and characters you’ll want to got to brunch with, but it’s got a bit more whimsy--think being whisked up to a mountain resort via private helicopter. This series packs in the feels and the laughs.
8. Now, I have read Book #1 and have to say that I am loving the location, was there a specific reason you chose Colorado?
I’ve lived in Colorado for eighteen years. I met my husband here. I’ve had my children here. I love everything about living in Denver and experiencing the Rocky Mountains.
9. What was your inspiration for Abby Quinn? (characters, look wise, name…)
Before becoming a writer, I was a teacher. I taught at a school very much like Whitmore. And, I too left Florida for Colorado all on my own and know first hand what it’s like to trade palm trees for evergreens!
10. What was your inspiration for Brennen?(characters, look wise, name…)
I knew I wanted to write a bad boy. I wanted the reader to despise him and then fall madly in love with him--just like Abby did!
11. I want to know if the Mediterranean restaurant place Bren took Abby to really exists in Denver? What kind of research was done on it if so, meaning did you or do you go there to eat? (This is a selfish questions because I will be in Colorado this year and the way you described the food’s, I want!)
Yes! It’s called Rioja, and it is located in Larimer Square. Fun Fact: I also used this restaurant when I was researching The Measure of Home with our chef, Gabe Sinclair.
12. What kind of book would you say this is? (new romance, friends-to lovers…)
Enemies to Lovers--and don’t forget our bad boy billionaire!
13. When can we look forward to more?
Jasper and Elle’s story will be out July 15. It’s with my beta readers now.
14. How long did it take you to write Book #1?
About six weeks.
15. Just an update for your readers, fans and all, will you be at any signings this year? If so, which ones?
Yes! I was chosen as a Showcase Author and will be signing at Shameless Book Con in Orlando (October 18, 2019). AND readers will be able to purchase signed paperbacks from website. I’m so excited to offer this! https://kristasandor.com/signed-paperbacks
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In honor of this amazing NEW series book coming out, I am able to host a SIGNED PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY thanks to the author.
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