This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I absolutely love a good slow burn romance but this author exceeded all my expectations. This is the third book of The Calderone Family series. It can be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. You can not help but to fall in love with these characters right from the beginning. I was hooked to the story line so much I devoured this amazing book in a few hours.
Caroline Winters is a very well known architect and she loves her job. Her number one rule is No Relationships. Caroline is so excited that she gets a job from the well known Calderone family. She is hired to design a brand new office building. Caroline’s rule is put to the test when she finds out that she has to work with the owner’s handsome son Charles. She feels a strong connection to Charles but she doesn’t understand what it is. Can Caroline and Charles put their differences aside and work together or will both of their jobs be in jeopardy? Review by @heatherbass
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Basshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Bass2020-06-05 12:37:492020-06-05 12:46:02Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Heather Bass
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Book 3) by Victoria Grant. This was my first time reading this author and I’ll definitely be looking for more. This is book 3 but they can definitely be read as a stand-alone because there wasn’t anything that left me confused or lost in the storyline. The characters are complex and relatable, truly drew me into the world. I liked the sassy main character Caroline. The characters bring the story to life and I was hooked from page one. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Four stars and highly recommended.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2020-06-04 18:22:002020-06-04 21:55:43Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Katie Kearney
When you have one rule in life is “No Relationships” will a handsome man throw that rule right out of the window.
Caroline is a independent, strong, sassy woman who is good at her job so when she is asked to design a new building for her best friend’s company she jumps at the chance to prove herself and create a gorgeous creation, but when the VP Charles has been put in charge of the new project things are due to get serious.
Charles is the VP of Calderone business but when asked to oversee the new project for the new build, but when he encounters Caroline who pushes his buttons and is not frightened to tell him some of his ideas are stupid. There is something about this woman who frustrates him but is attracted to which is something he does not do.
This story is full of chemistry and steam, the two main characters are a great couple as they antagonise each other which is great reading. This is the first book in this series I have read and this does not distract from the story at all, this reads perfectly as a standalone book but would love to read the others just to get an insight into the other characters which pop up in this book.
I recommend this as a easy read, with hot scenes and great character interaction and a great well written story.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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5 Star Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant
Designing Love is the third book in The Calderone Family Romance Series by Victoria Grant . From the very beginning I was hooked and couldn’t stop reading till the end. I had to know what was going to happen next . Caroline has set rules for her career and the number one rule is no relationships. But when she gets selected for a new job will that change? Will Charles who is the VP of the family business. Will Charles be the one who gets her to break her own rule? Find out what happens next in this series and I highly recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-06-03 23:18:062020-06-04 11:18:43Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Book 3) by Victoria Grant
This was a sweet, funny, and sassy romantic read. When Charles and Caroline found themselves as best man and maid of honor and his brothers and her best friend’s wedding the attraction was off the charts. Caroline has a no dating rule because she wants to concentrate on her career and be the best architect she can be. Charles works for the family business and his last relationship didn’t end so well and he has taken a step back from dating. Caroline has a very strong personality and I found her to be very argumentative, unyielding, and she has quite the temper. Charles is smart, attractive and romantic and gives her a run for her money. I think their personalities balance each other out. I enjoyed this story and found it to be very well written. I have not read the previous two books and I will now be going back and reading those. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2020-06-03 20:46:152020-06-03 22:09:33Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Candida Hopper
Caroline is a career-driven designer with a no dating rule. She wants to focus on being the best at what she does and romance does not have a place in her world. When she is the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding, she is paired up with the groom’s brother. Charles has put himself in a dating time-out since his last relationship ended quite badly. However, ever since his brother’s wedding he has had a hard time getting the maid of honor out of his thoughts. While sparks fly between the two, they are both hesitant to start anything when they both are trying to steer clear of relationships. When Caroline is chosen as the lead designer on the new building Charles’ company is building, will they be able to avoid the chemistry between them? Will they take a chance on each other or will they push each other away? You will have to read to find out!
While this is the 3rd book in the series, this book can be read as a standalone. Characters from previous books are a part of this book and I found myself wanting to go and read those books so I could find out their backstory. While Caroline is a strong and career-driven woman, she frustrated me at times with her constant need to argue over everything and get mad at the smallest situations. I recognize, however, that people are like that and tried not to let it irk me too much. I enjoyed Charles as he was searching for the balance between work, family, and love. He is a romantic at heart and I found myself rooting for him throughout the book. This is a nice romantic story that is also quite funny at times.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rosanna Ingramhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRosanna Ingram2020-06-03 13:57:242020-06-03 14:02:47Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Rosanna Ingram
Designing Love is the 3rd book in The Calderone Family Romance Series by Victoria Grant. This series centres around the 4 brothers and 1 sister in the Calderone Family. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone. I didn’t feel that I was missing anything having not read the first 2 books but having enjoyed this one so much, I need to add the first 2 to my ‘to be read’ list. This book starts with the wedding of the couple from book 2. Bridesmaid Caroline Winters is an architect whose Number One Rule is ‘no relationships’. Best man Charles Calderone makes clear in his speech that he will never be joining the marriage club. Will both be made to have a rethink when Caroline is hired to design a new office building for the Calderone family business and company VP Charles is put in charge of the project. I have to say that I absolutely loved this book. As much as the attraction simmers between Caroline and Charles, when working together they do not see eye to eye on anything. Caroline is feisty and outspoken and damn good at her job so isn’t scared to tell Charles that she finds some (all) of ideas stupid and does so in front of all the staff. Some of these exchanges are hilarious. What all this fighting does is build up frustration which they happily burn off in the bedroom. This couple are sizzling in the bedroom. I adored the camaraderie between the brothers (and sister) and their better halves. The family spirit is amazing between them all. I can’t wait to read the 2 books that I’ve missed so far and then the rest of this series. 100% recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2020-06-03 13:20:452020-06-03 13:56:04Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Karyn Taylor
Designing Love (The Calderone Family romance, book 3) by Victoria Grant is a 4 star read. Caroline Winters is an Architect at the top of her profession, she’s fought her way to the top not letting anything including romance get it her way, so when she’s selected as the lead designer on the Calderone Industries Office complex, her feelings are put to the test when she needs to work with the owners gorgeous son. Charles Calderone is the Vice President of Calderone Industries, he knows what he wants and will fight to get it but when the new lead architect fights him on every decision he makes for the new building he finds that his professional and personal life are put to the test. Can these two people work together or will their clashes lead to disaster? This was a funny, fast paced story that I struggled to put down, the author had me hooked from the very first page.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Nickyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNicky2020-06-03 13:10:142020-06-03 13:57:34Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Nicky Margaret
Caroline is a successful, independent woman with a growing job and 1 rule… NO RELATIONSHIPS.
That is until she meets Charles at her friends wedding and the attraction is too hard to ignore.
Charles is also a successful business man working in his families business. When the company need to expand Charles knows just the woman to do the design job.
Can Caroline and Charles work together as a team or will them both being headstrong mean its doomed. Also can they keep their private and professional lives seperate?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2020-06-03 12:30:592020-06-03 13:58:48Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Kerry Carr
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Roo ppl mange Book 3) by Victoria Grant. This is a new author and series to me. I absolutely loved Caroline from the first page. The back and forth banter between Caroline and Charles will most definitely keep you entertained. While this could be read as a stand-alone book, I will be going back and reading the previous books in the series. I can not wait for the next book in the series and definitely more from Ms. Grant!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Bersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Berson2020-06-03 07:52:102020-06-03 07:52:10Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Lucy Berson
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant. I love this series and this installment was no exception. Its the story of Caroline Winters who is a beautiful, strong, hard working architect who has fought her way up the ladder. She decided long ago that her career was way more important than relationships so they were off limits. When she is selected to be the lead designer on the Calderone Industries Office Complex she is beyond excited. The only problem is Charles Calderone the owner’s son and Vice President of Calderone Industries. He is gorgeous, artistic and very egotistical. Every choice that Caroline makes Charles wants to fight her on it and vice versa. Why won’t he trust her to do her job. Why won’t she listen to him, he knows what he wants. He’s no stranger to the finer things in life so she should just roll with his decisions. As they work together sparks fly both physical and emotional. Will they be able to make the partnership work or will they destroy both their careers in the process? Will they make a relationship work or will they destroy any chance of love? Read Designing Love to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2020-06-02 20:06:272020-06-02 20:43:46Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Tausha Treadway
Designing Love, is book three in the Calderone Family Romance series by Victoria Grant and although some of the characters overlap, each book in the series can be read as a standalone story. This is a fun romantic comedy featuring Charles Calderone and Caroline Winters, Caroline is a blunt pragmatist who loves her job as an architect and has a ‘no relationship’ rule, and Charles is a hopeful romantic and connoisseur of all things refined as well as the Vice President of his family’s business. “Tempers flare and sparks fly as their professional and personal lives collide”, when Caroline is chosen as the lead designer on the Calderone Industries office complex, and Charles appears to question her every decision. However neither can deny their attraction for one another and their chemistry sizzled off the page. I loved the interactions between the two of them and the witty banter between them as they were in a constant power struggle. I liked how sassy Caroline was and how her obvious talent for architecture came across, Charles was a great character as well, handsome, charming and a bit of a control freak. The book is wonderfully written and I happily escaped into the Calderone family’s drama as it was a real page turner. I was cheering the couple on to their happy ever after, no spoilers, as I recommend reading the book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2020-06-02 16:44:352020-06-02 17:59:19Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Jennifer Gordon
4 stars! Designing Love is book 3 of the Calderone Family Series. I have not read the other 2 books, and I was able to understand and stay caught up with this book, so it can be read as a standalone. Caroline is the maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding, Charles is the best man for his brother in that same wedding. Their relationship starts off kind of rocky but slowly comes around to something beautiful. When Caroline is chosen as the architect for the Calderone family business, I was weary that it would go very well due to the budding romance between Caroline and Charles, and I was right to feel that way. I felt as though their fights were ridiculous and that Caroline would get mad and agitated with Charles for really small and trivial things. In the end I love how Charles stuck it out with her, was there for her for all her ups and downs including, a family crisis, an award, and all her many doubts. They both said they would never get married, Charles especially after he was turned down on his first marriage proposal to his previous girlfriend, and that love wasn’t for either of them, but I guess you never know how love will affect you.
The secondary characters were also a fantastic element to the book and meeting them, I look forward to going back and reading the first 2 books of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Reedhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Reed2020-06-02 07:34:552020-06-02 11:35:16Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Carrie Reed
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant is a great little romance. Caroline and Charles feel the connection, can make the connection, but can’t seem to keep the connection. This is truly a story about opposites. Opposites certainly attract but can they stay together. If you like a sizzling, panting love story this is one for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2020-06-01 21:59:032020-06-02 11:37:38Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Jonell Collins
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant
4-Stars
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant was a wonderful read. It had a sweet and upbeat tone to its storyline. It had an easy flow with a laid-back feel. I loved the characters and felt they were realistic and humorous. The various interactions between family and friends was entertaining. Charles and Caroline were both easy to like and I enjoyed watching the two interact. This was an enjoyable book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2020-06-01 13:37:442020-06-01 14:47:17Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Designing Love by Victoria Grant is the third book in The Calderone Family Romance series. This is a fun, romantic read about architect Caroline Winters and Charles Calderone VP of his family business, Calderone Industries. When she is hired to design for the Calderone’s will, the two of them be able to work together. I really enjoyed this light romance of opposites. Caroline is the one who work always comes first while Charles is a creative type. The story is nicely written and I enjoyed the characters. I had not read other books in this series diving in the middle of the series, but the good news is these can be enjoyed as a standalone. I look forward to catching more of the books in the series and more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2020-05-31 18:33:472020-06-01 08:18:42Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Sheri Schrader
Practically-minded, brutally honest, Carol Winters is at the peak of her career and for the most part has avoided relationships by her own default. Her boundaries are tested when she’s chosen as lead designer for Calderone Industries and must work with the bosses’ son. He’s creative and handsome but he’s intervening with her work. Charles Calderone is an expert at the finer things in life but doesn’t want to settle for just a job when his knowledge expands further than just that. Being VP at the family’s firm is challenging (to say the least) but he’s got his sights on an architect. As she is gorgeous and gifted, but she annoys the hell out of him by bugging him to consult on every design decision! The more heated their arguments get, the more they learn to like one another but their worlds entwine sooner than later. They have to wiggle through their madness to find common ground but will they? Or will both their careers be lost because of this? I found that this book was sweet, romantic and unpredictable. The tit for tat battle these two create for themselves make the book playful. Their work relations make it more adult and I found it very intriguing to read. I loved this pleasant read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-05-29 08:26:452020-05-29 09:34:15Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Faith Jackson
I loved this story! I am fan of many genres but romance is my favourite and this kind of book is right up my street! I loved that it was just so easy to read, I could put it down and pick it up when I needed to knowing I would be right back into it straight away. I thought it was also one of those books that you feel like you’re watching whilst reading – almost like a movie! Although this is the third book in a series it is easily read as a standalone but I will absolutely be reading the first two in the series to find out more about the characters! Ahh Caroline and Charles! Ok so I think it was obvious they were totally meant for each other but I loved their journey whilst realising this! The banter between them was entertaining and I was rooting for them the whole way through! Designing Love is a wonderful romance read that I would definitely recommend!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Matthewshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Matthews2020-05-28 09:12:122020-05-28 13:46:46Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Katie Matthews
Practically-minded, brutally honest, Carol Winters is at the peak of her career and for the most part has avoided relationships by her own default. Her boundaries are tested when she’s chosen as lead designer for Calderone Industries and must work with the bosses’ son. He’s creative and handsome but he’s intervening with her work. Charles Calderone is an expert at the finer things in life but doesn’t want to settle for just a job when his knowledge expands further than just that. Being VP at the family’s firm is challenging (to say the least) but he’s got his sights on an architect. As she is gorgeous and gifted, but she annoys the hell out of him by bugging him to consult on every design decision! The more heated their arguments get, the more they learn to like one another but their worlds entwine sooner than later. They have to wiggle through their madness to find common ground but will they? Or will both their careers be lost because of this? I found that this book was sweet, romantic and unpredictable. The tit for tat battle these two create for themselves make the book playful. Their work relations make it more adult and I found it very intriguing to read. I loved this pleasant read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-05-26 12:55:052020-05-26 14:37:16Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Faith Jackson
These two are so intertwined I can’t help but see them get together or not. The friend connection, the relative connection and their jobs all make them an easy mark. But what’s not so easy are their personalities…they are like oil and water at times then others..PBJ. I just never knew what I was getting from page to page. Happy couple or fighting couple. I will say that her nastiness at the job did get old when she should be in the happy happy stage of love. I struggled with Caroline more than once and it was both her attitude and actions that caused me to question her. It kinda turned Charles into a begging man which I didn’t really think fit him at all. He is a kind romantic guy. These two have many highs and lows between them. Overall it’s a nice story. I did read it fairly quickly. The secondary characters (his family and Casey) added some much fun to this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2020-05-21 11:29:302020-05-21 14:16:59Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Lisa Helmick
This was my first introduction to this series and I loved every page. I didn’t feel at a disadvantage not having the previous books but enjoyed this one so much will be looking to add the rest of the series to my library. Grant writes a fantastic story with great ebb and flow. I found the main characters and their relationship to have great depth and wit. Truly enjoyed reading this and looking forward to more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-05-20 22:49:222020-05-20 22:49:22Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Heather Lovelace
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant was a cute and sexy read. I instantly fell in love with the Calderone Family! The main focus in this book is Caroline and Charles, from the first interaction you could sense the steam. I definitely rolled my eyes at Carolines stubbornness, but still loved her. The story was well paced and I loved the journey that I got to take. It was a romantic, funny, and steamy read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mirela Ruizhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMirela Ruiz2020-05-20 22:25:382020-05-21 09:04:16Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Mirela Ruiz
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Book 3) by Victoria Grant is a smart and sassy contemporary romance. It is also a comedy that kept a smile on my face and bursting out laughing at times. It is funny and witty, full of banter and antics but also has drama. Victoria made the characters realistic but sometimes I just wanted to shake Caroline and tell her to pull her head in but Charles was her saving grace. It is well written and will certainly cause you warm and fuzzies. Although this book is the third in the series I managed to pick up the story and run with it but I will be going back to read the first two.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2020-05-20 21:07:592020-05-20 22:08:18Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Jenni Bishop
Designing Love by Victoria Grant is the third book in the Calderone Family Romance series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, it does not have to be read in order. This is the first book I have read by this author and I found it to be a highly enjoyable one. It was a well written story that knew how to catch your attention. The characters were a really good match as well. At times I found Caroline to be a little too argumentative – almost like she was doing it for the sake of arguing – but Charles was a great offset to this. It all seemed to work very well and produced a couple that I wanted to see together. Although not the first in the series it was an easy book to get into and follow and has definitely piqued my interest. I will be going back to read the first two books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-05-20 14:56:572020-05-20 16:22:18Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Kerry Baker
This is my first read by Victoria Grant and this is also the third book in her Calderone Family Romance Series. I didn’t struggle with not having read the others but I look forward to seeing what the other books are like now that I finished them. These novels revolve around a sexy set of rich brothers in the Caldrone Family. In this novel we get to follow the smexy Charles, a dedicated architect, and what happens when Carolyn has to work together to design a new office building. Things takeoff and a comedy and romantic story that follows. I loved the push and pull between Charles and Carolyn they did seem to come across as meant for each other eventually and their banter keeps things light hearted and fun as you read. I look forward to seeing who we will meet next in the family and getting my hands on those other novels that came before. Always is a bonus when I find a new author that I enjoy as it seems to open a whole new world of reading for my nerdy self to devour. I can’t wait to see what will come next for the family and who we will get to meet. I am also about to go one-click the previous books asap!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-05-20 12:51:332020-05-20 15:28:20Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Liz Vrchota
Designing Love is the first book in The Calderone Family Romance seriesby Victoria Grant. This is my first read from Ms. Grant, and as I have been known to do- I jumped on board the series part way through. Luckily this book, and series, can be read as standalones. I discovered a sassy contemporary romantic comedy with enough drama, banter, and antics to keep me entertained. The characters are realistic and believable- they are fully developed with their own unique personalities, quirks and flaws. Caroline drove me crazy with her temper, somewhat aggressive assertiveness, and argumentative manner. I found it a little hard to connect with her because of my frustrations. But the story was well written, and I liked Charles, so those things kind of balanced the experience for me. I am curious about the other characters who are a part of this series- and will probably go back to read the other two books so I can familiarize myself with them and their stories. So, if you like strong sassy female leads, drama, power struggles, and romantic comedy- then you will want to add ‘Designing Love’ to your library. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-05-20 09:30:232020-05-20 15:26:46Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Angela Hayes
I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author and I look forward to reading more from her. This is a well written story that I found to be engaging and fast paced. I had no problem connecting to the characters as they made the story come to life. This is a story about the rules you set for yourself and realizing that sometimes they are meant to be broken. Caroline has made her career the most important thing in her life. She has one rule, no relationships but when she is selected for a new job will Charles change her mind? Charles is the VP of his family business. He knows that there is more to his life than just work. When he meets Caroline, he can’t seem to get her out of his head. Will he get her to break her rule? These are great characters that I enjoyed from beginning to end. I enjoyed the banter back and forth which kept me turning pages. I found myself wanting them to have a happy ever after. I highly recommend reading this book to find out if fate lets them get the happiness they deserve.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2020-05-20 07:38:552020-05-20 07:38:55Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) By Victoria Grant 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant. It is a story that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I loved the characters of Caroline Winters and Charles Calderone. Caroline is intelligent, independent, and strong. She is determined to be the best at her job and that includes being the lead designer for the Calderone Industries office complex. She also has a no relationship rule. Meeting Charles has her rethinking that rule. Charles is a man who works for the family business. He is finding it hard to concentrate on the new complex, all he can seem to think about is Caroline. Sparks fly when they are in the same room. What does the future hold for Caroline and Charles? Will they successfully finish the office project? Will they end up falling in love? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had my emotions going up and down. I enjoyed reading about the bantering that goes back and forth between Charles and Caroline as well as the other additional characters that are introduced. I found myself caring about what happens to Caroline and Charles and wanted them to find happiness. I loved that Caroline is feisty and sassy and that Charles is someone who wants their relationship to work. Don’t miss out on an amazing story with wonderful characters. I highly recommend reading this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2020-05-20 06:51:052020-05-20 08:59:25Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Laura Furuta
Can a blunt pragmatist and a hopeful romantic design a perfect relationship?
Caroline Winters’ architectural career is her top priority. Her Number One rule has always been ‘No Relationships’. But when she’s selected as the lead designer of the Calderone Industries office complex, that rule is put to the test when she must work with the owner’s son. He is artistic and gorgeous but why won’t he let her do the job she’s qualified to do?
Charles Calderone is a connoisseur of all fine things and knows there’s more to life than just a job. His VP position in the family business has always had its challenges, but this architect is driving him to distraction. She is talented and beautiful but has the infuriating habit of confronting him on every design decision!
Tempers flare and sparks fly as their professional and personal lives collide. Can they find a way to navigate through their endless power struggles to finish this project successfully? Or will both their careers end up in ruins?
Born in Lancashire, England to a Lawrence Welk-loving mum and a Monty Python-loving dad – tea drinkers all – we moved to Canada when I was seven. “Say book, say look” my new classmates would hound me just so they could have a good chuckle at my accent. But being incredibly shy, this was a great way for me to make friends.
My love of words and a creative imagination prompted English teachers to urge me to write for a living. My grade 12 Creative Writing teacher suggested I send a sample of my “sizzling dialogue” to the (then) three major television studios in New York City. He was convinced one of them would hire me to write for a soap opera. But, being the still-shy teenager, I didn’t have the courage to do it.
Through the years, I wrote all types of stories while I earned a living as an Administrative Assistant in various businesses including a bank, a car rental firm, an ice cream company, and a pharmaceutical manufacturer. I was more than a little peeved when I discovered none of them gave out free samples. Do you believe that? None of them! Geez. I went on to own a Wedding Coordination business for six years (talk about romance!), all the while being happily married to the love of my life (yep – even more romance!).
These interesting jobs plus wedded bliss gave me oodles of ideas for romantic plot lines, swoon-worthy heroes and feisty, beautiful heroines, and, of course, the happy ever afters.
So amidst endless cups of strong tea while Cole Porter tunes and the dead parrot sketch whirl around in my brain, I write romances with a dollop of humour. I have an irresistible need to create captivating characters whose lives I can make completely miserable before giving them their happy ending.
I currently live in Mississauga and wonder how all the wine and chocolate magically appear in my house…
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