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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series-Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude ( Elegant Series-Prequel) by Tee Smith. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I loved it. It was a quick read, very fast paced and interesting. I can’t wait to read more in this series. This is the story of Denim Gargliano who is working his way up in his fathers business of drugs, violence & Power. Denim becomes very good at this business with one problem, he has a heart and that doesn’t mix well in this business. He’s trying to determine who he can trust and where to place his loyalties. Lily is introduced at the very end of the book and will be a great distraction for Denim. I highly recommend this great read!

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Elegantly Denim An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series) by Tee Smith – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
Four Stars

What an interesting character name Denim. This was just a short read so we could get a feel of who Denim was. I really like this character. He is a crime boss’s son but he has such a giving and caring soul. He dies what he can for people. You can really tell that he cared for those around him. I don’t know what it is about bad boys that women fall for. We know they’re no good but we just can’t resist them. I feel like Denim is going to be that character that will stay with me for life. We all have book boyfriends and Denim is shaping up to be a good one. He is someone that I wouldn’t want to anger though. The relationship with his brother is so strained. I doesn’t like how outwardly prejudice his mom was. Overall I’m excited to see what way the author takes Denims story.
Reviewed by @gguerrero89

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Ashleigh Harrington

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith is the prequel to her new Elegant Series and what a great start to this series. This is a shorter story, novella length, which made this a quickie read for a rainy day. Following the story of Denim Gargliano, you get a taste of the man behind the family. He is definitely an enigma, but the more that you get to read into his story the more that his façade is all for the reputation and not a true depiction of the man himself. While this was just a taste of a story I can’t wait to read more of Denim. Smith is a new to me author, but I am glad that I picked this story up. I can’t wait to see where this series goes in the future as this story really wet my appetite for more of her writing style.

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith, 4 stars.

This the back story of Denim. Of how he became who he is today. The family and things in his life that made him. He is powerful, in a business all about money and power. But above all, he has a heart. He has to trust it and his instincts.

This is the first book I have read in this series, so I had nothing to base this book off of. It seemed like there was a lot going on in this short story, but I assume it will make more sense after I read more of the series. Do not get me wrong though, this seemed like a great way to introduce us to Denim and see how he became who he is. He is not untouchable, and this book reflects this perfectly. It is well written and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Denim seemed like an interesting character and I cannot wait to see more of him in the next book. There is plenty going on in this book, you will not be able to put it down and be disappointed when you come to the the end too quickly.

I highly recommend this book!

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Demin by Tee Smith a four-star read that you will enjoy. This is a prequel to the elegant series, and it shows promise for a good series. It is quick and easy to read, but there is a lot to get through in such a short number of pages, it shows promise for the series but as a stand-alone it’s a little lost. Demin is certainly someone I want to hear more about and from, and I cant wait to read more from this series.

Review by @saraoxo

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Angela Hayes.

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3 ½ Stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude is the prequel to the Elegant series by Tee Smith. This is a novella, which makes it a very quick and easy read. This is my first read by Ms. Smith, and even though there wasn’t a ‘lot’ happening in this story due to it being a novella, it does lay the foundations for the rest of the series and has intrigued me enough to want to read the next instalment/s.
Denim Gargliano is a bit of an enigma, but as the story unfolds, we get a glimpse of the man behind the rumours and reputation. What I saw, I really liked. He has been thrust into the world his father built and Denim is making his way through it as best he can, on his terms. The illegal operations hiding behind legitimate businesses. We are drawn into Denim’s world and experience it alongside him. The ending was particularly interesting as it sets up the next book, and I can’t wait to get my hand on it.

Thank you, Ms. Smith!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel) by Tee Smith is a contemporary romance story with a little mystery and suspense. I enjoy reading prequels as they flesh out and give you more insight to the characters and what makes them tick. Denim, our main character, is a complex and a rich and successful business man who is larger than life and through his nature and compassion those around him become loyal to him. Tee has a story that is a good start to the Elegant Series and I can’t wait to become more acquainted with the man of the hour.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

I read Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) before reading the series and perhaps I should have read it AFTER I read the series. I will come back and update this review after I read the full series.

This prelude was a bit confusing. There are many characters introduced, but there is no explanation why everyone is running around all willy nilly. I THINK I understand where the author was going with some of the characters, I assume they are introduced in depth in the series, but it was just confusing as to where they went. There was a lot of detail about them and then *poof* nothing. It has definitely peeked my interest though and I will be checking out the series.

I can’t tell if the protagonist is a good guy or a bad guy. What are his motivations? What’s with his whining brother? What’s with that random gal calling out of the blue? Why is his mother the way she is? I have questions…

Reviewed by @mauraharper

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Sunday Barnaby

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith
Four Stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude is the prequel to the Elegant series by Tee Smith. This is the first book I have read by Tee Smith and I’m looking to reading the rest of this series and more. This book took me by surprise, it was fast paced with witty dialog, but also a dark side to it. I loved the mix of emotions this book brought and left me wanting to know more about all the characters introduced in this short story. Denim is a most interesting guy, that I want to learn more about him. This story is just the beginning to what I’m sure is going to be a very interesting story. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Reviewed by @sunbarn

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude by Tee Smith – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude
By Tee Smith
Rated 3 stars

This is a short story. The story is mostly about Denim. He owns a club. He has problems there that he needs to take care of. But what he really likes to do is help people. Which is nice. He has a difficult family and it seems only his cousin is who he discusses things with. Denim has a lot of activity in his life that probably would be too much for me. This is a prelude to Elegant Retribution. This is a fast paced snappy story. We are introduced to future characters in here. We meet a lot of different characters. Some move into and out of his life fairly quickly. Others might show back up for his assistance in some way shape or form. I am unsure what the purpose of this is other than to give more insight into how Denim is.

Review by @lisahelmick
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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series – Prequel)
By Tee Smith
4 stars

I have to admit I do like it when authors write prequels to stories especially if the main character is quite complex and we, as readers, get to find out more about them ready for the series to begin. I loved seeing into the mind of Denim and I can tell this is going to be a series that I am going to enjoy. After reading the blurb I think I had a preconceived idea of what Denim was going to be like but I was wrong and I loved that I was!
I found this novella hard to put down and it has definitely got me ready for more from this series! I can’t wait to get to know Denim more – I have a feeling I am going to love him!

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) By Tee Smith – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel)
By: Tee Smith
5 out of 5 stars

The story Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith is a contemporary romance book. It includes suspense and also mystery. It will have you turning pages to find out what happens next. It is a story that hooked me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had finished the last page. I enjoyed reading about the character of Denim. He is a successful businessman. He has money and power. Is that enough or does he find himself wanting more? He investigates rumors and also makes deals. Those that he employs are loyal. This is a prequel that is novella sized however the character of Denim is larger than life and the story is one that you don’t want to miss out on. Highly recommended reading.

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Elegantly Denim: An Elegant Prelude (Elegant Series- Prequel) by Tee Smith – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short story that is a great start to a new series. Denim is learning to find his own way in life. He is a powerful man who has to learn who he can trust and that everyone has a price but somethings can’t be bought with money. He is a character we really don’t get to know that much about, hopefully in future books we will. I enjoyed his character as well as the others and they made the story flow. I highly recommend reading this book, will he find something more valuable than money?

Review by @bjwagner
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