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The Carrero Effect ~ The Promotion: Jake & Emma (The Carrero Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by L.T. Marshall (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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EMMA ANDERSON has everything in her life worked out.She has a perfect job in a Manhattan empire, allowing her to live a quiet, organised and safe existence. A necessity after a childhood filled with abuse, bad memories, and a mother who was less than useless.She’s worked hard to get where she is - and she has just landed an amazing promotion.But it comes with a problem - and one that could derail everything she thought she needed in her life.Emma’s new role is as the right-hand man for billionaire playboy JAKE CARRERO. He’s exactly the type of person who could drive her crazy - and not in a good way.Chalk and cheese - he is everything she’s not. Compulsive, dominant and confident, with a seriously laid-back attitude to casual sex and dating.Jake is the only one with the ability to steamroll over Emma’s manicured, ice maiden exterior. But Emma has no desire to let anyone close enough to hurt her again.Jake needs to show Emma that even someone like him can change when that one girl that matters walks into your life.Loveable, sexy characters, and deep emotional topics.Contains some mature, adult content, and language.* * * * * *Book 1 is the first installment in the Original Carrero Series There are also Bonus books for every Trio in the Series - Jake's View, his POV book can be found on my Amazon Author Page.
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I wrote this book as a way of self healing and to put some of my own demons to bed. Childhood trauma, abuse and issues relating to sexual abuse have always been something I had a lot to do with in my lifetime, I am a supporter and avid contributor to organisations who promote healing from all of the above. I based my character of Emma on a survivor, a strong female lead,  and the Carrero series really showcases strong women who have overcome a messy childhood by using various coping mechanisms while still on that journey to healing.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MZ35RFY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pict Publishing; 1st edition (December 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 688 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BQ99L62T
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 344 ratings

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Leanne Marshall is a Scottish-born and bred romance writer with more than average life experience. She has been a torrent of wild things, including singer in a girl band, Indie rock singer, animal rights activist, and charity owner - she worked on radio and was offered jobs on TV.

Half of the Youtube duo, Lean & Loo, you can find her on most platforms.

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Her Awakening book can also be found as a TV show on Short TV.

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Kaitlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating Novel
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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I found this series on AnyStories and after shamelessly spending a small fortune, decided to check Amazon and was thrilled to find physical copies. I haven’t been able to put it down. I finished the Jake and Emma books in about 3-4 days because I couldn’t stop myself. The books are written so well that you feel all the emotions with the characters. The book leaves you feeling emotionally connected as if you personally knew these people. I need a few days to recover from the absolute rollercoaster of events but I will definitely read this again and again.
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Linda Cokinis
5.0 out of 5 stars Jake & Emma
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
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I have read the first 3 books of this series, I'm so glad I did. Is is likely one of many favorites. This author really makes you feel each up and down emotion in this book. When the emotion hits, weather it was good ir sad, you ferl these characters in a way I haven't experienced in a book. Nothing is perfect in life. They worked for it and now I just my happily ever after😆
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Sonya D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for Books 2 & 3
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
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I really can’t wait to see what comes next for Emma and Jake.
I stopped reading romance novels a long time ago because I tend plunge myself into the characters. I feel what they feel but this book goes further than that. I actually cried a couple times while reading. After finishing last night, I woke up feeling depressed because the book was over and the ending was unexpected. Thankfully, there are two more. (Again, I can’t wait to see what is next.)
Excellent character development- If you sympathize with characters in the books you read, you are in for a treat. Both characters felt like they could be friends that you want to hug and smack at the same time.
I finished this book in less than 8 hours. To say it is a page-turner would not be a lie.
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Helen R Brumfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Just read this amazing book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
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This book made me feel all the feels, like I felt like some of these things were actually happening to me, reason being, you just get so invested in Jake and Emma, it's like they're family. I had to hold off on this review, because I wanted to think about this book, it was a roller coaster ride of emotions. With all that said, this book is freaking amazing, and you need to read it! The whole time I was reading this I could see it as a movie! Which I would love to see!! I will not give any spoilers, if you want to know more read the blurb. Believe me, there's much more to this story <3

READ IT!!!!
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marybeth baskin
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet love story
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
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Jake and Emma's love story is beautifully written. Emma is Jake's assistant and she doesn't want to fall for him but she just can't help it. Jake is a playboy but hard working and a nice guy you just can't help liking him. Emma has some baggage from her childhood so she is afraid of commitment. The book is very well written and a page turner. Warning there is a cliff hanger but the good news is the next 2 books are already out. One of my favorite reads ever. Definitely check out this author!
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Lorie
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful love story
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017
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I have enjoyed this book so much but I will tell you that you will be on a rollercoaster ride all the way though. There are times I want to slap Emma across the face and say wake up and there ard time I am mad at Jake for being to sweet to her. The play between this two is great you can see yourself in their lifes.
L T Marshall did a wonderful job on developing the characters as you read this book. I would recommend this book to everyone who love a great romance.
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Sandy Cee
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thught
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019
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I don't read much romance, but as I know the author I thought I should buy it to read. I am not yet half way, so this review is only based on what I have read so far.
I disliked Emma intently when I first met her. Scatty, nervous, straight as a die, I wondered if she would bend at all. Then I met Jake. Sorry, he is not my idea of hot. But then again, I don't go in for raging heat from looks alone. If I were to like him through Emma's eyes, it would not happen.
The book is poorly edited which mars the reading of a potentially good novel. I have to stop and re-read to see if I got it wrong. I will continue to read it however, as I'm getting enthused by the reviews of the ensuing books in the series and find it hard to believe it is already up to book 8. I like to read a whole series of books once I begin, as it is a following of a life after all.
I'll be back to edit my review once I have completed reading it, perhaps even to increase the stars. There are a few "f*ck" scattered throughout, so if you don't like this kind of language, perhaps you may want to think again. While I realise it is a common word, there are some of us who enjoy a good read without that one in particular insulting out mind.
Reading on to see if Jake and Emma do get together for a lifetime of real romance...
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J. Kline
3.0 out of 5 stars Do not recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
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If you’re looking for a book with good potential, and don’t mind that it is basically unedited, this is the book for you. I read it through, when normally the number of errors would make it a DNF.

The premise is good, and I see the potential, which is why I’m not scoring it lower. This book also does not have a denouement. So if that’s something you need, I suppose you have to buy the other two books in the series.

I was pretty disappointed that I spent my time reading this, expecting an actual ending, whether happy or not. I would not recommend this book to anyone I know.
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Zuzana N
5.0 out of 5 stars Very likeable characters and story that isn't only about love or lust
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2017
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It's been a while since I've had a sleepless night because of the book. What have you done to me? So well written and all emotions out there in front of you, definitely hit the spot and I just couldn't put it down. Very likeable characters and story that isn't only about love or lust, but about so much more. About how much past affects us, how much we can fight it but if we don't deal with it in the right way, it will find its way back. And the ending. It just left me staring into my kindle at the last words trying to decide what to do with my life now. Well with one click I bought the second book as I couldn't face just leaving them just yet.
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Ellen
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2022
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Absolutely amazing from start to finish. The ending had me in tears too! I love that you didn’t rush straight into their love story. She had so much history and you worked with it so well.
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Oriana- Vanilla Harems Book
4.0 out of 5 stars Una scoperta
Reviewed in Italy on May 9, 2019
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Questo romanzo è stato una vera scoperta. La narrazione è molto intensa, lo stile di scrittura scorrevole e preciso e i personaggi ben delineati.Emma, la protagonista,ha dei seri problemi ad aprirsi con gli altri ma Jake, il suo capo farà di tutto per conquistare la sua fiducia.
Il romanzo è abbastanza lungo ma il ritmo della narrazione è sempre sostenuto. Non mi sono annoiata, anzi, il finale mi ha invogliata a comprare il secondo libro. Lo consiglio.
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kayleigh whittle
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional rollercoaster
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2018
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I have to say I didn't like Emma in the beginning but having read her story it made sense she needed to be that way. She is so very conflicted but needs to feel in control. Jake try's his hardest to break her down see the real her he really wants her wants her to be fully open to him. It was nice to see that two very different people from two totally different worlds could fit so well. I wasn't expecting the end and it actually made me cry I so wanted it to be. The delicate handling of abuse is written tactfully and is well structured. It had my heart pounding at times and I truly felt for Emma on every level especially at the end. A very skilfully written book I am hooked and can't wait to read them all.
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Bec Bax
5.0 out of 5 stars It hurts so good
Reviewed in Australia on November 22, 2019
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This is a new author for me and I have to say...
HOLY MOTHER OF MERCY!!!

I GOT WHIPLASH reading this and loved every single minute!

I’m off to get book 2 because I need to know why Jake did what he did and if Emma will ever find her safe harbour again.

Thank you so much for bringing this story to life for me, I LOVE IT
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