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Ruthless (The Calvettis of New York Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Bladon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,287 ratings
I crash-landed in the middle of the wrong blind date.
That scorching hot stranger I shamelessly flirted with is my new boss.

When I agreed to go on a blind date my best friend set up, I had no idea how the night would end.

As soon as I got to the restaurant, I spotted the dark-haired, gorgeous man I thought I was there to have dinner with.

I sat down at his table and proceeded to flirt awkwardly with him.

When his actual date came back to their table from the ladies’ room, I realized my mistake.

The sinfully sexy man I told a condensed version of my dating history to wasn’t Dale, the friend-of-a-friend I was there to meet.

Mortified, I went home and hid in my bed for the rest of the night, swearing off blind dates forever.

Three days later, I came face-to-face with the hot-as-hell stranger from the restaurant again.

This time he introduced himself.

Barrett Adler.

He’s that Mr. Adler. Barrett is my new boss.

He quickly proves he’s the most annoying, arrogant, and ruthless man I’ve ever met.

My employment contract ties me to him for the next year.

Three hundred and sixty-five days from now I’ll be free of him forever.

Or will I?
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    The Calvettis of New York
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    October 7, 2019
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Be prepared to fall in love with the Calvetti family in this series of standalone novels. Each book in the Calvettis of New York series features a different couple. You won't find cliffhangers or broken hearts here.

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New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, has never read a romance hero she didn't like. Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YNYBCP1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deborah Bladon
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926440576
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 6 ‏ : ‎ The Calvettis of New York
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Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

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Customers love the story of Barrett and Bella, describing it as a beautiful journey of love and power. The book receives positive feedback for its well-written narrative, characters, and humor. However, the pacing receives criticism, with several customers finding it too slow.

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36 customers mention "Story quality"34 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, particularly the love story between Barrett and Bella, with one customer describing it as a beautiful journey of love and power.

"...The close connection of Bella & her grandma is beautiful. The whole family is very close. Not something you see often in families today." Read more

"...Either way, it all worked out. There is an underlying story in this happenstance romance...." Read more

"...Join these two on a beautiful journey of love and power!..." Read more

"...another home run, her books have such rich characters that pull you into their story, makes them hard to put down." Read more

31 customers mention "Readability"31 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a lighthearted read.

"...a fan of Deborah Bladon's books for a while now, she has a true gift for writing...." Read more

"...But for the price, a few grammar errors are ok, as it doesn't distract too much from the storyline...." Read more

"...The last 10% of this book was so beautiful and emotional and perfect. I just wished it had come earlier...." Read more

"The book was ok and the characters interesting but I did find myself constantly looking to see how much longer til the book was done...." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one specifically enjoying the female protagonist.

"...This one is another home run, her books have such rich characters that pull you into their story, makes them hard to put down." Read more

"...One of the reasons why I like this Author is how she has characters from other books included in each new book & as a native New Yorker I appreciate..." Read more

"...This author knows how to craft a good story and realistic characters which is something I cannot do without -- I hate reading novels that are just..." Read more

"The book was ok and the characters interesting but I did find myself constantly looking to see how much longer til the book was done...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with one mentioning the enjoyable banter between characters.

"...Loved the relationship between Bella and Barrett. I enjoyed their banter and humor. This was sweet heartwarming story. ❤️📖❤️..." Read more

"...This story was so heartfelt, sweet, sexy, funny and full of love!" Read more

"...Loved the characters and the story line. Delightful and funny, would recommend for a lighthearted read." Read more

"...It had humor along with romance. I laughed pretty hard." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book too slow.

"...It was also really slow in the first 60%, I thought about quitting several times, it was only my history with this author that kept me reading...." Read more

"...I thought the story was a bit light and a bit rushed. The surprise story device she used toward the end seemed too contrived...." Read more

"Started a little to slow and predictable but ending was really good, overall a pleasant read and would recommend it" Read more

"...I had to read the full book but definitely not my favorite just way too slow" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ruthless
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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    Ok, this is one of my favorites. Barrett and Isabella were connected in more ways than one. Bella agrees to a blind date but she mistaken Dale for the wrong guy and sits a BarrettS table. She starts talking about blind dates and being one and done. He never gets a chance to stop her. When his date arrives at the table, she realizes her mistake. She find Dale but to embarrass to stay at restaurant any longer. When she arrives at work she also realizes he is her new boss. Not even half of story. Enjoy reading…
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  • LindaG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2019
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    Another great story Deborah. I love how we get connections of people in your other books. Let me tell you I did not see coming what Barrett was feeling guilty about. The close connection of Bella & her grandma is beautiful. The whole family is very close. Not something you see often in families today.
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  • Khrista Baxter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fate knows
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2019
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    If I could give Ruthless more than 5 stars I would!! When Barrett was introduced I didn't think I was going to like him at all....He turned out to be one of my favorites Deborah has written.

    Isabella Calvetti is running late for a blind date, as she enters a very crowded restaurant in Manhattan she sees a very handsome man she thinks is her date. She sits down starts a conversation, drinks a cosmopolitan he had ordered but when a beautiful red head shows up pawing all over said date she realizes she made a big mistake! How humiliating!

    Barrett Adler moved to New York to take over as CEO at Garnet Industries. He has wanted this position for a while so on his first day when he meets his executive assistant he is floored to find out that it is the beautiful woman who crashed his date!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addled to Adler
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
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    Calvetti a name you won't forget for awhile. At the start of the book I was hooked. I still don't know if Max's description of Dale was accurate or wishful thinking on the part of our heroine. Either way, it all worked out. There is an underlying story in this happenstance romance. Something happened in both our hero and heroines past we learn later unites them. Dale was a good guy and if Bella hadn't mistaken Barratt as her blind date it probably would have worked out... Who am I kidding no it would not have. Did I skip the part of Bella telling Dale no she wouldn't be visiting him? It doesn't matter. Great epilogue!
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  • Jules
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blindly crash someone's date! Must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
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    As Deborah Bladon is one of my favorite Authors I cant wait read her books and i finish them in one night! Every time! Bella first meets Barrett on what she thinks is a blind date. But she actually crashes Barrett's date with someone else. And then it turns out he's also her new boss! As the story progresses it seems that they have met before-19 years ago. Join these two on a beautiful journey of love and power! The characters from other books included in each new book is also exciting as I love knowing how they are going in their lives. Looking forward-as always - to more books from Deborah Bladon!
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  • Mary
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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    I have been a fan of Deborah Bladon's books for a while now, she has a true gift for writing. This one is another home run, her books have such rich characters that pull you into their story, makes them hard to put down.
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  • RandiB
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short, simple, predictable read, still needs an editor
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019
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    I use to read all of Deborah Bladon's books as they came out. I stopped awhile ago and this is the first one I've read in some time. I see they still haven't found a good editor. But for the price, a few grammar errors are ok, as it doesn't distract too much from the storyline. Two exceptions are: one time it calls Bella's best friend Gus, instead of Max. That was a bit confusing. Second, the part where Barrett wants to take Bella to Crispy Biscuit for breakfast, and she's already heard of it. And he thinks of course she has, this city owns her heart. But duh, she scheduled a business meeting for him at that restaurant his first week there. She even recommends food to order.
    Overall I didn't like this book as much. The story didn't flow well for me, and was overly predictable. It was also really slow in the first 60%, I thought about quitting several times, it was only my history with this author that kept me reading. The main characters don't have a lot of connection, their relationship happens to fast, no growth.
    Lastly, note to the author, there is a whole "done" theme, none and done, one and done, fun and done. So why is the four letter word for finished OVER?
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Kathy Castillo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bella & Barrett
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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    As Deborah Bladon is one of my favorite Authors I'm always happy to read her latest book & then review it. Bella first meets Barrett on what she thinks is a blind date. But she actually crashes Barrett's date with someone else. And then it turns out he's also her new boss! As the story progresses it seems that they have met before-19 years ago. One of the reasons why I like this Author is how she has characters from other books included in each new book & as a native New Yorker I appreciate how the City also plays a role in her books. Looking forward-as always - to more books from Deborah Bladon!
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  • Angie (L)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic read ..... can’t wait for the next 😍
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2019
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    Another beautiful love story from Deborah, I always love the way these books all link in some way to the next ....... Isabella or Bella as she likes to be called Is a very good P.A for a family run company in her personal life though she is very much single at the moment , that could be about to change when her best friend Max set her up with a blind date of sorts ,armed with only a brief description of the date she goes to the restaurant . The restaurant is very busy and and instead of waiting to be taken to her date by the hostess ,when she sees a very handsome man sitting at a table on his own Bella assumes that he’s the date . Sadly though things get very embarrassing for Bella when it turns out that it’s not her date in an attempt to leave things go array when she accidentally collides with a waitress carrying food . The real date comes to her rescue and they leave the restaurant . Too embarrassed to continue with her date they decide to take a rain check . Next day at work she saddened to hear that her boss has had to enter rehab and his position is replaced by an outsider . Enter the ruthless Barrett Adler when she sees him she’s mortified to discover that he’s the extremely hot guy that she mistook as her date from last night . He makes it very plain to her that he’s totally different to her previous boss and ploughs straight into business sacking quite a few people . Although to Bella this seems a very heartless move by her new boss ,what she doesn’t know yet is that Barrett has good reason to get rid of these people as they’ve been stealing from the company for years and he’s doing it with the blessing of the company's owner . After such a messy start It’s not long though before it becomes very evident that both are attracted to one another , try as they might they can’t stop what’s meant to be . There’s a lovely back story with this couple which surprisingly is linked but with lots of ghosts from the past that need to be laid to rest before we get to the fantastic end . 😍😍😍😍
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  • Catherine Leigh
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful story
    Reviewed in Australia on October 11, 2021
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    I loved this book, it’s so well written with such detail and emotion.
    It’s a great storyline, the sexual tension, the twists and suspense. I love their personalities and their inner monologue.
    It’s not just the main characters, it’s also the sisters, cousins, grandparents etc that are written into this book in such a way that you almost feel as though you are part of it - it’s so beautiful.
    I didn’t put this book down until the very last word, loved it!
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  • Julia McClure
    5.0 out of 5 stars Savvy. Funny. Heart-Warming.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2021
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    Praises for this wonderful writer. This book was so warm and wonderful, funny and moving. I wish I could keep reading without end! Highly recommend for an adult audience.
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  • Kindle-Kunde
    4.0 out of 5 stars Es war gute Unterhaltung
    Reviewed in Germany on February 16, 2020
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    Nicht wirklich etwas Besonderes, aber der Twist in der Geschichte hat mir sehr gefallen. Ich habe es gern gelesen und kann es nur empfehlen.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little confusing but enjoyable.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2019
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    I really enjoyed this novel, and would have given it 5 stars, but the story became a little confusing at times. I kept thinking that I had somehow missed pages because some details would come out of nowhere and other details were forgotten on the next page.
    However, despite all of that, it is still a good story.
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