MY ENEMY, MY OBSESSION (Dalton Family 1) by Lisa Renee Jones-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2024

I have plenty of reasons to dislike the hard-edged, ridiculously good-looking, arrogant Ethan Dalton, who did my father wrong, and I’d do anything for the chance to tell the billionaire that and more to his face. So when I’m selected to attend Moore’s Department Stores annual conference in Hawaii, with an invitation to submit my designs for their new fall line, the last person I expect to come toe-to-toe with is Ethan himself. I had no idea he was on the board, and despite the fact that he won’t know who I am, I’m in avoidance mode, and failing. I end up sitting several feet away from him, spellbound by how ridiculously hot he is, for an arrogant jerk, when he feels my stare, and I end up locked in his. I’m officially busted, the amusement in his eyes, is somehow charming, rather than infuriating, but when I have the chance to meet him, I run for the hills.

But not for long.

The next thing I know, he’s standing in front of me, in another chance encounter that becomes oh so intimate, and when he thinks my name is well, not my name, I don’t correct him. Because once he knows who I am, we’re at war. And what happens that night is anything but war. It’s the most intense, incredible night of my life, but come morning, I do the only thing I can do. I sneak out before he figures out who I am. Besides, I’m saving myself an awkward goodbye.

Only running from the gorgeous, intense billionaire never seems to work, and I fail miserably again.

It’s not long before our paths and my future collide, and my little bedtime lie is not so little anymore and threatens all that I love. And the only way to save myself, is to get down on my hands and knees and beg a man my father once called the devil himself.

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REVIEW: MY ENEMY, MY OBSESSION is the first instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult DALTON FAMILY erotic, romance series. This is thirty six year old investor Ethan Dalton, and twenty-nine year old, fashion designer Sofia Cameron’s story line.

Told from first person perspective (Sofia) with a chapter from Ethan, MY ENEMY, MY OBSESSION follows the quick building but tempestuous relationship between investor Ethan Dalton, and fashion designer Sofia Cameron. Sofia Cameron has been invited to present her designs at a conference in Hawaii but never expected to meet investor Ethan Dalton, the man whom Sofia’s father warns to stay clear but a one night stand followed by Sofia ghosting our hero is about to become awkward when Ethan is part of the selection committee. An offer from the board including a six week mentorship finds Sofia considering a move with Ethan to Paris but all is not well in Ethan’s life, the past refuses to let go, and the present is determined to control his life.

The world building follows the building but acrimonious relationship between our story line couple but a relationship in which Ethan struggles to trust, and Sofia believes is predicated upon pity . A lie of omission threatens any chance for Sofia to present her designs, and Ethan battles between head and heart as it pertains to our story line heroine. The back and forth, up and down, begins to fracture their growing relationship.The numerous $ex scenes are provocative and erotic .

We are briefly introduced to Sofia’s father Robert Cameron, and Ethan’s half-brother Grant, and his wife Anna.

MY ENEMY, MY OBSESSION is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, betrayal and obsession, family and relationships, understanding and trust. The fast paced character driven premise is thought provoking and interesting; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are desperate and dynamic. MY ENEMY, MY OBSESSION ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara’s character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy – a modern girl we all can identify with.

In addition to the success of Lisa’s INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists.

​Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.

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