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The Things I Do for You: A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romance (The Alexanders Book 2) Kindle Edition

by M. Malone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,636 ratings

The New York Times bestselling author of One More Day returns with an enemies-to-lovers tale about the things a man will do for the woman he hates to love. A standalone romance in a USA TODAY bestselling series. Over 100,000+ copies sold!

Nicholas Alexander doesn’t mind being called a playboy. His charm serves him well in business and a beautiful woman is always on his arm. Except the one he’s in love with. As difficult as she is beautiful, she's completely out of his league.

Raina Winters is not the kind of girl you bring home to mama. She isn't a sweetheart like her twin, works way too much and thinks love is a scam created by greeting card companies to sell flowers and chocolate. Her fiancé understands that she will never be the apron-wearing wifey baking cupcakes.

Or at least she thought he did. Until he's plastered on the front of a tabloid sucking face with his ex-wife. It's humiliating enough to be dumped right before her wedding, but she’s more upset about losing the one thing she wanted from marriage. A baby.

When Nick learns about Raina’s dilemma, his first instinct is to leave her hanging like she left him after their steamy one-night stand. But he finally has something Raina needs, so he offers her a deal. He’ll give her a baby if she gives him something he desires just as much.

Just two little words.

I. Do.

Warning: This book contains encounters with a drunken Elvis, pushy mamas, tabloid shenanigans, monster muffins and smoking hot chemistry between two people who aren't even sure they like each other. Just saying...

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  1. “I love you,” she whispered. “I’m tired of dancing around it and not being brave enough to say it. You’ve always been honest with me, even when it wasn’t easy for you. How can I be any less brave for you? So, I love you. I love you so much.”
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"Nicholas is perfect leading man material..."
-- 4 stars, Romance Junkies


Everything about The Things I Do for You was simply enchanting! The diversity in characters is beautiful and relateable, too. Every time I wanted to give my eyes a break, my heart wasn't in it. No, I had to stay up until the wee hours of the morning to read, read, and consume. Absolutely amazing!
-- 4 stars, Net Galley - Nadege Richards


I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Nick when I started this book... but after the first couple chapters I had basically fallen in love with him... I'm in love with four of the male characters and I so wish I could hang out with the twins and Mara
-- 5 stars, GoodReads - Sade Carswell

This is a wonderful continuation of a great family romance novel. Malone has created a family that you will want to follow to the end... I have read all of her books, however this series is the best. The Things I Do for You is a hit.
-- 5 stars, Amazon - Felicia Kanu

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2nd in the Alexanders series

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BSZTKV6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CrushStar Romance
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938789069
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Alexanders
  • Customer Reviews:
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M. Malone is a RITA® Award winner and a NYT & USA Today Bestselling author of completely inappropriate romantic comedy. She lives with her husband and their two sons in the picturesque mountains of Northern Virginia even though she is afraid of insects, birds, butterflies and other humans.

Since starting her indie publishing journey in 2011, she has sold over a million books and her titles have hit the NYT and USA Today bestseller lists more than a dozen times.

She also holds a Master's degree in Business from a prestigious college that would no doubt be scandalized at how she's using her expensive education. MinxMalone.com

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Customers find this romance book to be a fun read with a beautiful love story that experiences ups and downs, and they particularly appreciate the strong bond between the brothers. The writing is excellent and easy to read, with one customer noting it couldn't be put down. They enjoy the humor throughout the book, and one customer mentions it stays true to the original cast of characters.

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151 customers mention "Readability"151 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a great summer read.

"...don't know what took me so long to finish this book 📚📖 but it was well worth it. Read this story. I highly recommend it...." Read more

"Very good romance story. I purchased this book because I really enjoyed the first book and I wanted to learn more as to why Nick and Raina's act the..." Read more

"...The characters are wonderful & there's been a twist in each book that I didn't expect...." Read more

"...They story plays on your emotions of wanting to be cared for and adored by a man...." Read more

76 customers mention "Romance"63 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, describing it as a beautiful love story that explores true family love, with one customer highlighting the steamy relationship between Nick and his partner.

"...This story had romance 💒, it had angst, and of course there was plenty of drama...." Read more

"Very good romance story...." Read more

"...more day was about mystery and suspense this is more of a heartfelt journey of feelings all the while hiding behind a so called fake marriage and..." Read more

"...I loved Raina and Nick together! The story takes you from sexy to romance, seductive to pregnancy but all in the name of love." Read more

33 customers mention "Enjoyment"33 positive0 negative

Customers love this series and find Book 2 to be an awesome sequel to the first book.

"...A must read series." Read more

"...So far the first book has been my favorite, and drew me into this series. Each book has offered views from a big happy family, romance, and suspense...." Read more

"Wow. What a fantastic find. I am loving this series. The story is gripping and I love the characters...." Read more

"This is my favorite from the series. Nick and Raina have so much chemistry and a past that it makes this book a definite must have...." Read more

32 customers mention "Character development"25 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one customer noting how the author stays true to the original cast, while another mentions the frequent appearances of Ridley and Jackson.

"...I enjoyed the characters as they grew. I’ve read other books by Ms Nana Malone and Ms M Malone combines and thought they were excellent...." Read more

"...The characters are wonderful & there's been a twist in each book that I didn't expect...." Read more

"...I found a new author to read. Excellent writing and I love the characters." Read more

"I loved the book/story but once again I hated the heroine. She was a total b----h.. even from the first book...." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it excellent and easy to read, with one customer mentioning they read it without stopping.

"...Can't wait. I found a new author to read. Excellent writing and I love the characters." Read more

"...You are an amazing author and you've kept me on a roller coaster of emotions in each book and I will be truly sad when this series is completed!..." Read more

"Enjoyed this book very much, well written, erotic and I really like that both of them worked on their relationship despite the self-objections...." Read more

"...Well done." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"9 positive1 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with several mentioning they couldn't put it down, and one customer noting it doesn't drag on too much.

"...I downloaded the prequel Teasing Trent for free. What a quick and entertaining read...." Read more

"This book was okay, it didn't drag on too much, and I liked Nick's pursuit. I thought he was very romantic and chivalrous in a good modern way...." Read more

"...Nick was so caring, thoughtful, and persistent. Raina needed Nick and his family to heal from her past history and move forward. Great read" Read more

"I loved this book. It was so good that I could not put it down. I just found out that there is more of the Alexander family...." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it entertaining and making them laugh, with one customer particularly appreciating the Vegas Wedding chapter.

"...Nick and Raina make a great couple lots of fun in this story." Read more

"...The Vegas Wedding was so funny I was crying. Elvis is a true performer lol...." Read more

"This book was funny and a very good read. I didn't like Raina at first but I eventually start liking her...." Read more

"Nick and Riana story was well written with lots of laughter in between. It was nice to see the family dynamics being played out...." Read more

9 customers mention "Strength"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strong bond between the brothers in the book, with one customer noting how love overcomes all barriers.

"...The brothers have a strong bond, and they are strong, honorable men. Honest about what they want from a relationship...." Read more

"...In the first book the Alexander family proved love is the strongest bond and nothing trumps family...." Read more

"...The brothers were strong men who loved selfishly. Th e women who love them are destined to have a love they deserve...." Read more

"...The dialogue is enjoyable and I appreciated that. Overall really well crafted." Read more

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  • Cathyhannahrblack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nick and Raina's Story.... Good Read it Surprised Me
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
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    This is the story of Raina Winters and Nicholas aka Nick Alexander. Raina is Ridley's twin sister and engaged to Nick's younger brother Jackson. Jackson is a singer and music producer. We get to meet the Alexander family again in this story. There's Nick's brothers oldest Elliott and Bennett and Jackson the youngest. There's Mom the Julia and his Father, Mark. We even get introduced to Raina and Ridley's father, William. This story follows their struggle as they try to get pregnant. I thought Nick was mean because of how he treated Ridley in One More Day, the first book 📚📖 in the series. This story had romance 💒, it had angst, and of course there was plenty of drama. I don't know what took me so long to finish this book 📚📖 but it was well worth it. Read this story. I highly recommend it.
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  • Margaret M. McGovern
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good romance with angst, tension between two wealthy people each looking for something.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    Very good romance story. I purchased this book because I really enjoyed the first book and I wanted to learn more as to why Nick and Raina's act the way they do. There is a lot of tension and angst between them in the beginning and you find out its because they both want the other but don’t think they can. Nick learns that Raina really wants is a baby and is willing to help her. The story follows their relationship as they struggle to get pregnant. Raina struggles to realize that she is loveable and needs it and stability. I enjoyed the characters as they grew. I’ve read other books by Ms Nana Malone and Ms M Malone combines and thought they were excellent. This wasn’t quite the same but is worth reading.
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  • Lora Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars New Fan
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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    I started this series by reading the free prequel that is on Amazon. I knew there was a high chance I would get suckered into buying the other books in the series because it's a great way to get us hooked.

    I have to say, I am a new fan. I love this series and don't feel like I was HOOKED in a negative way at all. The characters are wonderful & there's been a twist in each book that I didn't expect. I read the prequel on a trip & immediately come home to buy book one (after I read the first ½ of book 1 in the prequel book). I had to finish it and did so in a few short hours. Immediately bought book 2 and began reading it, just finished it this morning.
    I am on my way to buy the rest of the series now.

    Usually I get books on my iPad, read them & delete them. This is one set of books I will not be deleting and this in only the second series that I've ever kept...

    Thank you for writing stories that keeps me on my toes.
    (will leave same review on book 1 link)
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  • meeshy_a
    5.0 out of 5 stars The series has officially grew on me after reading this book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
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    The story is about Raina and Nick journey, In One More Day you are introduced to these characters and how they met. They had what you would a love hate relationship, they loved each other but hated admitting their vulnerability or feelings for each. Where one more day was about mystery and suspense this is more of a heartfelt journey of feelings all the while hiding behind a so called fake marriage and pregnancy. They story plays on your emotions of wanting to be cared for and adored by a man. I actually loved this story more than One More Day and think I am actually addicted to the series as a result of this book. The characters grow on you leaving you with a desire to hear more. A must read series.
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  • Tawiana M. Files
    3.0 out of 5 stars it's was ok, but not the best read ever.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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    I didn't really like Ri and her whining. I mean I understand that she has been hurt before, but please stop whining about it and be willing to take a chance on love again. My God, she was basically an emotional cripple. Who in their right mind would want to stay married to that, let alone have kids with her? Nick was a saint in my book for being willing to put up with that because I know I couldn't. Also, I prefer my leading ladies to be strong and not whinny. Life is what you make of it, and whining about past hurts stops you from living and being happy, which is the best revenge on those who have hurt you in the past. It's to live and live well. Duh!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Raina and Nick
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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    A great book by M. Malone! I loved Raina and Nick together! The story takes you from sexy to romance, seductive to pregnancy but all in the name of love.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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    I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and I'm sorry I didn't know it was a series. I definitely as t to go read the first book and can't wait to read the next. I do love to read books about families as long as they are not all the same story. It seems these won't be since they don't all have the same occupation. Can't wait. I found a new author to read. Excellent writing and I love the characters.
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  • KaraLee Johnson-Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Baking muffins... Making babies...
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2018
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    Which is Raina best at? She's best at living her man. She just doesn't know it yet. The chemistry between Raina and Nick is off the charts and I don't mean just sexually. That is, "oh baby... Yeah." But I also found myself snickering over exploding cupcakes and crying over how they loved each other. Nick is every woman's dream husband. We all wish we had a Nick in our lives. This book was even better than the first and that's pretty hard to top. So if Malone has hit her stride the next one should be off the charts!!!
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  • Nicole
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2016
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    This was a great story. Two people in love from the first time they see each other. Their chemistry is off the charts yet they won't do anything about it. Then out of the blue Nick sees Raina in trouble and steps up to help but wants more than a thank you. He wants her.
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  • lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars didn’t realise it was a second book until I’d started 🙄
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2024
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    I enjoyed this, happy family easy read. I didn’t read book one, wished I had but I feel I know enough about what happens from this book. I would recommend reading book one first as I think it would be nice to get to know all the people in the books.
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  • Monica
    4.0 out of 5 stars LA SERIE ALEXANDERS COLPISCE ANCORA
    Reviewed in Italy on January 17, 2015
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    La scrittrice dopo il primo libro incentrato su Jackson e consorte, sposta l'attenzione sul fratello Nick, innamorato da tempo di Raina, la quale dopo una notte di fuoco è scappata di fronte alla possibilità di una relazione con lui. Raina soffre di una malattia che le rende particolarmente difficile rimanere incinta e dopo essere stata mollata dal suo fidanzato sta valutando di ricorrere alla fecondazione artificiale. Nick decide di farle una proposta: la aiuterà ad avere un bambino se si sposa con lui...meglio avere con se la donna che si ama anche se lei non ricambia.
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  • donna t
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving the series
    Reviewed in Australia on July 18, 2016
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    Great series - love the story line and characters and the way the previous story is included in the current one.
    Just the right amount of sex scenes too
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  • Relationship Doctor (Book reviews)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love the series
    Reviewed in Australia on June 30, 2014
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    A great book! I gave it for stars cause I'm disappointed that we dont see the pregnancy going full term or the birth.

    I'm hoping it will be in the next book. Definitely hooked on the Alexanders!
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