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A Ruthless Proposition Kindle Edition

by Natasha Anders (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,393 ratings
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All that glitters may lead right to his heart…

The last thing Cleopatra Knight expects on her business trip to Tokyo is to fall into bed with her arrogant, irresistibly hot boss, Dante Damaso. It’s a mistake—a steamy, mind-blowingly satisfying mistake. But a few nights of passion with the superwealthy bad boy prove to have long-term effects when Cleo’s world is unexpectedly turned upside down.

Dante has cultivated an enviable, jet-setting lifestyle: beautiful women, exotic destinations, and luxury without limits. He’s not looking to be domesticated, and certainly not by his assistant—even though he can’t get her out of his mind. Still, he knows he has both the responsibility and the financial means to help Cleo.

Though Cleo has no interest in Dante’s money, her lack of prospects gives her little choice but to accept his help. But living under the same roof, Dante discovers he wants more, and if Cleo lets down her guard, she just might find what her heart’s wanted all along.

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Natasha Anders was born in Cape Town, South Africa. She spent nine years working as an assistant English teacher in Niigata, Japan, where she became a legendary karaoke diva. Now at home again in Cape Town, she lives with her opinionated budgie, Sir Oliver Spencer, and her temperamental Chihuahua, Maia. Readers can connect with her through her Facebook page, on Twitter at @satyne1, or at www.natashaanders.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B010UMT8U0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (January 26, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 26, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2863 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,393 ratings

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Natasha Anders has been drawing praise and attention as a unique voice in romance since 2012. Her first novel, The Unwanted Wife, was a bestselling sensation and remains a consistent favorite among readers. Her 2017 novel, The Wingman, the first in her Alpha Men trilogy, was a finalist for a 2018 Romance Writers of America RITA Award.

Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Anders spent nine years as an associate English teacher in Niigata, Japan, where she became a legendary karaoke diva. Anders currently lives in Cape Town with her temperamental chihuahua, Maia; her moody budgie, Baxter; sweet little chihuahua Hana; and her little wingman, adorable parrotlet, Mason.

Readers can connect with her through her Facebook page, on Twitter at @satyne1, or at www.natashaanders.com

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
6,393 global ratings

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Sew4Ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot and Ruthless
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish! I read it at the recommendation of a friend... her comment to me was, "I read a book last night that I could not put down, and you should read it." The unfortunate thing for me was that I started reading it at night and had to make myself put it down in order to get some sleep for work the next day. I particularly enjoy reading books with settings in other parts of the world, and this one takes place in South Africa and Japan with some male hotness of a Spaniard. Occasionally Dante (one of the main characters) throws in a few Spanish words when he gets stressed that I've now learned. All the characters in the book were well developed and the story flowed brilliantly! The book was definitely different possessing some crudeness, humor, sex scenes, sadness and romance; all the elements for a very good Romance novel. I've never read books from this author but will definitely keep her on my list of favorites, because I enjoyed her writing style.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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I have many books on my Kindle but this was not one I am have heard of. It was not like the other I have read.It got my heart to slowly start to beat a little faster. I liked it.
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Rosh Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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Absolutely another wonderful book fro Ms Anders....I cried, I laughed, got frustrated with Cleo and Dante but absolutely loved this story. Again not into hashing out the style of the book just loved reading it. Back to hacking the budget to buy another of Ms Andets book😊👍
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rjrnj1
3.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2017
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Ms. Anders used my all-time favorite trope with a spin. I was in tears because her writing it's good and her story-telling was, too.

I loved the fact that Cleo didn't swoon each time Dante come near. She didn't particularly like him yet was cognizant enough to realize their attraction to each other was off the charts. She was confident throughout the whole story and maintained her traits.

Dante's transformation was brilliant. It was so gradual, so well-written I was truly along for the ride, rooting for him.

A and I also felt that Ms. Anders wrote the secondary characters well, too. They were not merely conveniences to showcase the main protagonists.

Where it fell short was with continuity issues. Just one issue that stood out was when she described Cal, who's been waiting to pick up Cleo from the airport. He stood well-above everyone else by the baggage claim and, she being 5'1" should not have been able to rest her head on his shoulder. This was just one example.

I will read more of Ms. Anders' work, though, because everything else worked well.
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Jojo
5.0 out of 5 stars solid
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023
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Solid read. Tears, laughs, more tears, I absolutely loved it. Took my mind off the real world, I needed that, a lot
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anne
4.0 out of 5 stars I love that she saw how selfish she was being and ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2016
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This is how you write a repentant hero. He was such an a**hole at first, I wondered if the author wanted readers to be repulsed by him. He came around and he backed his words with action. The heroine was also likable. I love that she saw how selfish she was being and immediately contrite and asked for forgiveness. The story is big on drama in the last quarter but it's tolerable. In fact, I would not expect the issue to be tackled in a lighter way.

I just could not give this five stars for two (a bit shallow, admittedly) things.

1) I know that Cleo was a ballerina and therefore has a ballerina body. But I think I'm just fed up with the author's heroines all having the same body type. I shouldn't complain since, as I said, I'm aware that she was a ballerina, but still...
2) *spoilers* I just can't get over the fact that they have a prenup agreement. I know it was explained in the book and it was insisted by Cleo that they have one. And I know Cleo assured Dante they would never ever need it anyway but it's just best to draw up one for his protection. It's realistic, yes, but I'm just not ready for that type of realistic approach in my romance book. Also, it would be easier to accept if they at least revealed what's in the contract (at least make Cleo inherit everything if *God forbids* Dante passes away before her), but it was never mentioned in the epilogue. It's a bummer, truth be told. It's like being doused with cold water.
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Ixa
5.0 out of 5 stars Me gustó
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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Realmente disfrute leer este libro. Fue un libro que me hizo sentir felicidad y tristeza. Dulzura y ternura. Me encantaron ambos personajes principales! Y más que nada me encantó el final de esta historia.
Muchas gracias a la autora, Natasha Anders, y a todo su equipo por este libro!
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Tzaidel
5.0 out of 5 stars Tzaidel
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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Es la tercera vez que leo este libro y es fabuloso, me facina como escribe Natasha, ojala siga escribiendo por muchos anos Dios la bendiga
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Ali Nicholl
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2023
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Wanted to bang their heads together at some points Dante for being so arrogant and cold and Cleo for not seeing what was right under her nose. I cried at one point, it all felt very real. Lots of ups and downs and calling the dog Titan was genius.
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Maguie75
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of emotions
Reviewed in France on July 7, 2021
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It starts with a conventional fling in Tokyo. But the the.more the story goes.on, the more emotional it's becomes.
Well done !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
Reviewed in India on September 22, 2020
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It started like any other stories but as you go on it would gradually unfold a wonderful tale of two people....loved the plot...loved the characters....loved how did the writter portray the deepest emotions of the characters...it felt so real . .... looking for more such beautiful stories from the author ❤️....
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licia
5.0 out of 5 stars more than five stars!!!
Reviewed in Italy on April 30, 2017
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Five stars are not enough. I need more here.
Every once in a while, after a long list of stories swaying between good and ok that make me wonder sometimes if I had my fill with romances, I unexpectedly come upon a story that resemble perfection according to my personal taste.
A more-than-five-stars book is a book that I wouldn’t change a single thing about.
And A Ruthless Proposition is just that. Flawless to me.
All the different elements that make up this story, even the H being the jerk he is, concur to developed a perfect paced tale about love and loss that put tears in my eyes.
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Lily :)
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2017
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I liked this book. It flowed easily for me and I lapped it up.
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