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Amara's Calling: A Billionaire's Club Novel (Billionaire's Club Series Book 1) by [C.L. Donley]

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Amara's Calling: A Billionaire's Club Novel (Billionaire's Club Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

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Webster founder and CEO Grayson Davis has been misdiagnosed so many times that he trusts only himself to know what's wrong with him. And after 30-something years so far, he's got no leads-- only symptoms. Once he became a successful and handsome billionaire, the ghosts of his bullied, tortured childhood got locked away, and sex with exotic women became his self-soothing method of choice.

Enter Amara Riley who's Grayson's lowly employee, not-so-secret stan, and inexperienced in more ways than one. Seeking his sexual expertise, Amara works up the confidence to brazenly proposition her playboy boss after sparks fly during a chance encounter at the office. When Grayson insists that Amara doesn't stand a chance against his blunt, womanizing ways, Amara ignores his reservations and strikes a deal: 30 days, one million dollars. No strings attached.

Once Grayson takes the deal against his better judgment, neither anticipate the emotional challenges the contract will bring. Will Amara learn the hard way that she just isn't built for meaningless sex? Or will it be Grayson who fears that Amara could potentially walk away with more than just his money?

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January 11, 2018
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From the AuthorThe Billionaire's Club Trilogy: Amara's Calling
Mya's Pride
Kim's CourageCalling Amara: an Alternate Universe Novella-- coming January 31st!
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078Z3YG7M
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 11, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 5047 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 218 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1732150400
Lending ‏ : ‎ Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #550,004 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #8,263 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #9,995 in Multicultural & Interracial Romance
- #11,073 in Multicultural Romances

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C.L. Donley is a future New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of multicultural and interracial romance, who believes romance novels that are impossible to put down are the only kind that should exist! Armed with a B.A. in English and M.A. in Writing, she is new to the romance game, having written her first novel, Amara's Calling, after discovering the romance genre in September 2017. Donley writes in a style she calls "romantic realism" that is sophisticated yet simple, grounded yet unaplogetically escapist, and character-driven rather than plot-driven. This style creates a unique, modern reading experience ideal for book club discussions, personal epiphanies, satisfying re-reads, and the occasional spiraling reviewer! Love it or hate it, fans and critics alike can't deny her talent, and always find themselves coming back for more!

She loves hearing from readers and discussing her favorite parts of her own books, so feel free to indulge her. Follow her on Bookbub at bookbub.com/authors/c-l-donley. Check out her website cldonley.com, her Facebook page facebook.com/AmarasCalling, Twitter at @C_L_Donley, and lastly via email at cldonleyauthor@gmail.com.

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**POSSIBLE SPOILERS ** Removed from my Kindle Libray

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2019

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While there were brief snippets of humor, there wasn't much to this book. I hated both Grayson & Amara or Amy, although the half-a**ed reason for his atrocious behavior kind of redeemed him...kind of. As far as Amara is concerned, there was absolutely nothing redeemable about her. As someone who consistently has her name miss pronounced on a regular basis, I can understand why she allowed her coworkers to call her Amy but when she allowed Grayson, who NOT only knew her name but supposedly accepted & loved her for who she is, deemed that when he called her Amy she knew he cared about her?! On top of that, the bouncing back and forth between Amara & Amy was tiring, confusing and annoying. There was way more "telling" and not enough "showing". There was a moment where Grayson allegedly sung to her on a boat. This was glossed over and told that it was done in an off handed way when this could have been an important plot device used to show that he wasn't a complete jerk...a little something called foreshadowing before the "reason" was revealed. The sex scenes were far from steamy. They were rushed, generic & sloppily written. This may be a spoiler but it's not believable that all three or at least two out of three friends are allvirgins at 25 years old. Plus how Amara waffles between sex pot & a demure innocent virgin was just ridiculous. Pick a lane and commit to it. If you can't tell, I hated this book and I really tried to like & finish it...I got all the way to 86%. What made me give it up was when the author dusted off the old, trite and tired "plot twist" of a secret baby. I didn't stick around to see if she was joking. I'm mad that I purchased the second book before I read this book. But it is what it is, I will be deleting both and I will never purchase another book by this author again.

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Adwoa

Not the usual suave billionaire romance hero

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019

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Amara's Calling is like Indecent Proposal meets Pretty Woman. Amara is the assistant to the assistant, is dissatisfied with her job of a few months and is already thinking of quitting.

Grayson, the CEO of the company, has been catapulted into fame and fortune due to the massive success of his social media platform (so basically Mark Zuckerburg, but he looks like James Dean). He visits the office once every quarter or so, which is where the books starts - on the occasion of one of his rare visits.

Amara, who idolises Grayson, is invited into a board meeting and their conversation, which is quite ordinary leaves an impression on both. However, aside from being employer and employee, Amara is not the kind of woman Grayson normally dates - on account of she's black rather than a foreign blonde with blue eyes.

What I liked
Amara and Grayson are two accomplished people on paper (he's a billionaire CEO and she's educated with a master's degree). I especially liked the fact that despite his money, Grayson was a geek at heart. Their attraction was mutual, which brought some sexual tension. The sex scenes were hot while remaining sweet. Amara had a support system of her two closest friends, Mya and Kim, whose conversations were interesting to say the least.

What didn't work for me
To be honest, I didn't connect with either Amara or Grayson, which was a shame because Amara, especially, had so much potential. She was well-educated but hadn't figured out what she wanted to do with her life, and I'd hoped she'd somehow channel her smarts into helping the company out of a bind or something. However, the plot rather took the opposite turn, focusing on their sexual relationship. That would have been okay if the plot developed beyond that, but unfortunately, it didn't (for me).

As mentioned earlier, the hero wasn't the usual suave billionaire romance hero, but he's not deficient in the arrogance department. He was verbally abusive in some parts, and even though a reason was given for that, it didn't fully win me over. It would have been great to see him have to truly fight for the love of the heroine, but things were too easy for him. The story also perpetuated some stereotypes especially about women and blacks.

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hotButteredsouL

Self-professed Golddigger isn’t cute!

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019

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This book is a no and a DNF! Amara wasn’t likable and Grayson is forgettable, nothing else to add.

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Amara is the Answer Grayson's Call!

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2022

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Grayson and Amara! What's there to say?
Plenty in this fast-paced novel by C.L. Donley!
Grayson is a tech-genius with a penchant for beautiful women, but he's not prepared for Amara, the woman who will upend everything the thought he had conquered.
Amara is a well-educated young woman still trying to find her niche when she answers a call from her undercover boss.
All it took was that call to get the ball rolling for these two.
However, they've to overcome a few issues before they get their HEA!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it!

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Mamiki K

Crazy love!

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018

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This is my first time reading work from the author. It was a pleasant story.
Pros: It’s refreshing to read of a heroine whose not too depended on the hero to make her dreams come true. From the onset, Amy was a strong independent woman, who can stand her own regardless of what others perceive of her. She was as real as they become.
Grayson on the other hand did a fine job of concealing his inner demons till Amy came along, peeling away the expected “alpha” persona that is normally associated with being loaded, especially a billionaire with a “b”. At the end they both found their sense of purpose through each other.

Cons: There was too much narrative and internal conversations from the characters, this was a bit much especially in scenes where a dialogue was taking place. Some of the conversations were hard to follow, it felt like they hopped from one mood to the next which seemed unrealistic. The end could have included parts on how Grayson won back Amara’s heart, this was a great plot to see the romantic side in the hero.

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ShadowMinx

Amara so out going and smart

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019

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She was so easily board but she worked for the man she has admired forever. Until the day her dream came true and she met him. It was in front of so many ways to managers but she was honest. He was captivated. He stalked her, so to speak, an she didn't even know he knew her. He was dumbfounded with her proposal on the beach on night. He told her he didn't do relationships or love. What was it about this girl who turned his world inside out but was the best thing for him.

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Voluptuous Val

What a great read!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2018

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I just loved the chemistry and banter between the two protagonists. They just suited each other! A thoroughly satisfactory read and I loved the ending. Thank you Ms Donley! I shall read the rest!

Mónica

Entretenida para pasar el rato

Reviewed in Spain on June 24, 2019

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Una novela sobre un romance entre un multimillonario y una chica de color que en un principio trabaja para él, pero que termina siendo su amante mediante una proposición que ella misma le hace. Es entretenida, con bastantes escenas de sexo y una relación complicada entre los protagonistas. No es una novela demasiada romántica, además de que la trama puede ser un poco controvertida por considerarse que la chica se está prostituyendo. Ha estado bien para pasar el rato.

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Anna Yancey

The billionaire

Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2019

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I was not too happy with the h. I didn't like her attitude and the way she was so forward. I guess I'm old fashioned that way. Her asking for money and literally selling her virginity seems wrong somehow. The book is okay, good thing it was free as I wouldn'd have paid for this book.

Zeinab

enjoyed it

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2019

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I chose to read and review this book. this was an interesting book to read. felt very serious and deep it is well written the plot flow characters were well done and fit the storyline very well