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The Casanova is the third installment in the Miles High Club, following the Miles Brothers. This book is all Elliot Miles. Granted I had not read the first 2 books in the series but it did not affect my enjoyment of the book and this one can be read as a standalone.
Elliot Miles is the CEO of the London branch of Miles Media, one of the largest media companies in the world. Elliot is your typical Hero. Gorgeous, rich, dominating, alpha.
Kathryn Landon isn't your typical heroine. She is a slightly uptight head of IT that like to verbally spar with Elliot. She doesn't put up with his BS and she's constantly pushing him.
Sounds hot? Well, at first it's not. They literally hate each other. There is no attraction between them and they don't even like being in the same room. Of course that changes pretty early on when Elliot spies on Kathryn in the copy room dancing around unabashedly in her tiny red netdress. He doesn't realize it's her at first but soon he can't think of anything but her.
What I really enjoyed about this book is that both Elliot and Kathryn are not what they first seem. There are sides to them both that when uncovered, endear them to the readers and each other. I also loved their banter. Just because they start sleeping together (which is all they do at first), they don't stop antagonizing the other. It's such fun to see them continue to be genuine to themselves even when starting a new relationship. And while Elliot is a typical alpha, especially in bed, you find that he has a sensitive side. He loves art. He protects the ones he loves.
However, the twist made me want to shove a red hot poker up his butt. LOL. He really screws up the relationship. His grovel is good. I always think grovels can be better though. The twist wasn't something I entirely saw coming. I had suspected part of it and was trying to piece some of it together but it's not a twist I've ever read before. So kudos to TL Swan for that!
Overall I really enjoyed the book. I love that Kathryn isn't your typical heroine and that Elliot wasn't your typical alpha. Their relationship was fun to see blossom and you root for them the entire time.
As a fan of the first two books of this series, The Stopover and The Takeover, I eagerly anticipated The Casanova. Wow, it was even better than I expected!
I knew this book was going to be good when I laughed while reading the first page. What surprised me was Kate and Elliot's messy, angsty path to happiness. Smart and sassy Kate is the perfect match for grumpy Elliot. Their banter is one of the best parts of the book. I loved every minute of their journey, even though my heart might have stopped a time or two before they got to their happily ever after.
If readers ever wondered what life is like beyond The Takeover for Tristan and his boys, we get some hilarious glimpses of them interacting in The Casanova. Fans of the series will also appreciate cameos from all of the Miles brothers and updates on the families. Side note, this book can easily be read as a standalone.
The Casanova is the best kind of emotional rollercoaster -- it's funny, swoony, heartbreaking, and romantic. It's one of my 2021 favorites!
This is the third installment of the Miles High Club and these brothers never disappoint. This enemies to lovers book is well done. I wanted to give it 4 stars, but I felt like the main female character shifted gears about half way through the book. She started out sassy, no nonsense and confident and somehow became someone who could easily be walked all over. I loved the growth that Elliot showed throughout the book right up until the elusive artist was discovered. At that point I lost a lot of respect for Elliot and Kate for their respective behavior. I loved the chemistry between the two of them and I am glad there was a HEA but the book kind of lost something for me when Kate's personality just kind of vanished behind a giggling, fawning façade. Overall, I did enjoy this book and I am glad that the Miles brothers continue to fall in love :-). True score 3.5 out of 4. I would recommend this series to anyone that loves to read about alpha males finding their person, contemporary fiction and/or chick lit.
Once I started reading this sexy, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking story, I didn't want to stop. So at 4:30 am this morning, I read the last epilogue and could finally go to sleep. I loved Kate and Elliot. Elliott was a demanding bastard of a boss, but Kate had me laughing and cheering as she handled him every time without breaking a sweat. Later I had to wonder about Elliott's need for anger management but I still had to root for him when he was down. The laugh-out-laugh moments were unexpected but definitely added to the story. Even though they seemed to hate each other from the beginning, you can feel the sexual tension. And when Elliot whispers in her ear what he wants to do to her, the temperature goes off the charts. This is a different kind of love story but a love story just the same.
This the third book in the Miles High Club and follows Elliott Miles. Elliott Miles is the CEO of the English branch of Miles Media. Elliott is a demanding boss and Kate who works in IT loves nothing more than infuriating him and the pair don't really get a long. One day Elliott catches Kate dancing on the security camera and begins to see her in a new light.
This is an enemies to lovers work place romance. I enjoyed seeing the romance develop between these two characters. It did take me a little while to get into this one which is why I have given it 4 stars instead of 5. as it started out a little slow. Elliott was an interesting character because we get to see a whole different side to him when he starts falling for Kate. I liked our two main characters and the banter they had between them. It was nice to see the previous characters make an appearance.
Overall this was a good addition to the series. My favourite is still The Takeover but I did enjoy the romance in this one.
I’ve read almost all TL Swan’s books and I’m a huge fan. This one is not the exception.
Kate lost her parents in a car accident a few years ago, and since then, she’s been hiding herself under ugly clothes and a bad attitude toward her boss, Elliot Miles. Just the sight of him triggers her sarcasm. He is the Casanova, and a really infuriating one. When her friends created an online dating profile for her, she just changes it for an impossible awful one under a fake name. Soon, she starts chatting to a man named Edgar. He’s not her type and lives on the other side of the world, but they hit off a friendship, laugh and confide in each other.
But now, she has become the Casanova latest conquest and soon discovers that Elliot and Edgar are the same person. Can she fall in love with the famous Casanova when all she sees is deep emotional Edgar? And what will happen when the woman of his dreams ask for a chance?
This book is sooo good! So deep, and emotional. The ducks, OMG! I’m not a fan of the Stopover, I´m absolutely obsessed with the Takeover and now I’m in love with the Casanova. I adore that this series has just the right amount of aghast and drama and a lot of sweet, funny moments. Also, the sex scenes are AMAZING!!!
I highly recommend this book. It´s like a roller coaster of feelings. All of them makes you feel deeply engaged to this characters and all the Miles’ family.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
This was an emotional roller coaster towards the end, and I really liked it.
I have been waiting for this book for a while and it didn't disappoint me.
Both the main characters were great. We have Kate, who works for Miles Media, and she does not get along with the boss, Elliot, since he thought she was flirting with him and was rude. She lost her parents and that has influenced her life for a long time so now she wants to come out of her bubble and start living again. Then, we have Elliot; he very much beliefs in the signs life sends you and thinks that only the extraordinary can make him happy. His relationship with Kate is purely hateful until the lust comes along, and they fall into bed together.
I liked their relationship, it was hot and involving. They weren't only in bed together, they had fun, traveled, and enjoyed each other and that made a difference to me because I read some books where the only interaction the couple has is when they are having sex and there is no development but suddenly they are in love. Not with The Casanova. There was romance, sexy times, emotional and character development, and much more.
Looking forward to Christopher "I will never fall in love" Miles.
Loved this book! So much heat, enemies to lovers that was actually believable, and secret romance
Kate is the IT head at Miles Media. She detests her boss, Elliot. Elliot can be a huge a-hole especially to Kate. They truly don’t like each other until one day he catches her in her netball uniform on the security cameras. She also chooses this time to reinvent herself with the help of her stylist roommate Daniel.
Her pursues her and she keeps shutting him down.
Their relationship grows pretty organically through the story, but Kate keeps thinking the other shoe will drop and tries to keep her heart protected.
Some bad stuff happens and the ending was so great with how he was able to win her back, gah! So great!
I received an arc from Netgalley for my honest review.
Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart to - Charles Dickins
I love the Miles brothers with everything I have. Elliot is sexy, hot, erotic and a dirty, dirty man. So delectable. I fell for him from the start. And he has a romantic side, oh the feels!! My heart definitely took a beating. Kathryn Landon did not have a chance, she tumbled hard for him. I love enemies to lovers and this one is a doozy.
Kathryn is a strong, feisty woman. I adore her and apparently so does Miles. There were delicious moments of comedic and playful exchanges between the two of them. The HEA? I am speechless. I wait with bated breath for Christian's story.
Received a copy of the book as a ARC. This is the first book I’ve read of the author and I’ll be going back to read her other books. The book shows what Elliott is thinking. It nice to have the guy’s perspective. The chemistry between Kate and Elliott is off the charts. The last few chapters, I was in tears. The book was great. I do believe in fate too!!
Just the right mix of rom-com and steamy romance! This was the first book I have read by this author. While this was part of a series, I had no problem reading it without the others. I do want to go back and read the others but they aren't necessary to enjoy this story. I got hooked by the book by the second chapter and could barely put the book down. I didn't want to leave the story. Kate and Elliot were the perfect characters for a enemies to lovers storyline. Their banter was so much fun. I loved the supporting characters too. The ending was so perfect! I absolutely loved the humor in the book. I received an advance copy from NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Elliot is the CEO for the UK branch of Miles Media. Kate is the IT manager for the UK branch of Miles Media. The two of the despise each other.
I enjoyed the first 25 or so percent of this story. I loved the enemies vibe, the banter, the tension between the Elliot and Kate. There is a ton of chemistry between the two of them. There is no shortage of steamy scenes between them either. There were parts of the story that seemed to just kind of drag on for me and I found myself losing interest.
I did like the relationship between Elliot and Kate from the start and I enjoyed seeing how everything progressed between the two of them. I loved that Elliot had a sweet and romantic side that slowly comes out.
This is the third book in a series, but can easily be read as a standalone.
If you want an enemies to lovers, office romance check this one out.
Rich boss and employee relationship story that focuses on how their relationship develops. Overall the characters are relatable in a quirky kind of way. If your wanting a good steamy romance read, this is the perfect book for you.
Elliot Miles was not my favorite of the Miles Brothers. He had quite a temper on him, which made him unlikable at times. But what I loved the most about this story was the tension between Kate and Elliot. This is what I expect when I read an enemies to lover trope! I especially loved Kate who never backed down and always stood up for herself.
**Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review !
The Miles High Club is my favorite series by TL Swan so I was super excited for the release of The Casanova.
Let’s start with what I liked. First off, this book was FUNNY. The personas that Elliot and Kate made for their online dating profiles had me ROLLING. The ducks were hysterical, and Elliot’s commitment to getting the goat a girlfriend was super sweet and made me laugh. I also loved the chemistry that the two had, and the spicy scenes were 🔥🔥.
Now for what I didn’t love… This book contained a few tropes that I really don’t like, including fake identity and love triangle. I just have a big problem with the emotional manipulation that comes along with the fake identity trope, and the inherent pseudo-infidelity that comes along with love triangles. I also really didn’t love the way Elliot handled the main “conflict” and it left me feeling kind of icky and betrayed. I did, however, like the way that the conflict was wrapped up and I truly enjoyed the ending.
Overall I enjoyed the book, and Elliot was on his way to being my favorite Miles brother… until the conflict. I definitely think it’s worth a read, and I am excited for Christopher’s book.
My favorite part of this book was how funny it was. Kate and Elliot really had funny chemistry and I chuckled to myself a lot. Also, I did like how certain plot points built on each other. And then, as the hopeless romantic I am, I did really love the whole sense of fate this book touches on.
Something to note - this book is very long and sometimes I felt like it went on a bit more than necessary.
Daaammmmnnn .. T L Swan does it again…swoon!!
Elliott Miles is here ladies and gents. And he does not disappoint. He’s the perfect cross between his two eldest brothers who we’ve already met. He has Jameson’s dark moods mixed with Tristan’s sweet side. But he’s a little rougher round the edges, a little dirtier in the bedroom and a whole lot of trouble awaits him and the woman he’s fated to be with.
As in the previous books Elliott is still searching for the elusive artist Harriet Boucher who he feels a strong connection to. And while his search continues, he’s thrown into the path of his work enemy Kathryn Landon. The story that follows is highly entertaining, hilariously funny and heartbreakingly real.
I loved the way their relationship developed. I love the two sides of Elliott’s personality. I loved the ducks. The goat(s) and the soul crushing moment it was all over! The way he won her over though… take my freaking money.
There are some hilariously moments in this book, just like with Tristan’s story, Elliott doesn’t have it easy !! And hilarity ensues a fair few times! I mean the passing out scene, the ducks and the birthday .. that ones my personal favourite.
And can we just talk about Kathryn, actually all of Swan’s heroines from this series… great thanks … because they’re bloomin’ perfect, they kick ass, take no poop and stand their ground. They are heroines you want to have as friends, or grow up to be!
Also **edit** I realise, a few days after my read (yep I’m still thinking about it- it’s that good) that I agreed with Elliott’s decision. You’ll know the one when you read it. And he sought advice, knowing who it was he was asking and that she knew who he was.
There were glimpses albeit extremely brief ones into Tristan & Jameson’s lives now that they’re settled. And I can’t explain how much I crave to read more about Tristan’s family!!
I’m so enamoured with the Miles brothers I never want their stories to end! Roll on Christopher who I have a sneaky suspicion will be the dark horse of the bunch. And then I want a spin off with Tristan’s sons!! .. no pressure T L Swan !! Elliott definitely came close to beating my favourite brother out of the top spot that’s for sure. But Tristan is still it for me. I’ll take Elliot on the side ;)
Ooohhhhhhhh
I mean….well…..just wow.
Jameson is adorable in a total a$$wipe way, Tristan is just plain best book boyfriend,
But Elliot, well I adored him for a good 80% of this book, then wanted to reach into the pages and strangle him and then he did in the end manage to redeem himself mostly (I do still want to slap him a little though…) and at the very end he made it back into my top 5!
This book travels through all the feelings two people can possible have for each other ranging from the extremes of total hatred to absolute adoration and what a journey it is.
I loved how strong Kate was and how she didn’t stand for any of the crap that Elliot dealt her. She wanted the relationship on her terms and wasn’t willing to accept anything less than she felt she deserved.
I found Elliot as frustrating as his brothers (gosh it’s a good thing they fall for strong women is all I can say!) and yet he clearly had the softer centre, a heart ready to be given to the right person, he just failed to spot real love when it slapped him round the face like a wet fish!!
The storyline has everything, total laugh out loud moments (hard surfaces!), steam (coffee…) and ugly cry (artists..) and completions of storylines we followed in the earlier books.
Looking forward to the fall of Christopher Miles, I have a feeling it’s going to be epic.
A fantastic series written by an amazing author, she’s yet to miss one for me.
The Casanova Miles has stolen my heart! I've been waiting with bated breath for the next Miles High Club book, and Elliot and Kate did not disappoint! I adore TL Swan's writing, and each time I read her work I find another favorite! There are many, many layers to Kate and Elliot's story that kept me awake most of the night devouring this book. This book has EVERYTHING! I laughed out loud, I cried, I yelled at both Elliot and Kate, I held my breath in shock, and I swooned! And how lovely it was to get a bit of a bonus 'where are they now' for Tristan, Jay and their ever-growing families. Download this one immediately!!
Although this story is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone.
Elliot Miles, CEO of the London division of Miles Media, is known for being powerful and popular among extraordinarily beautiful women. Enough where he's earned the nickname: Casanova Miles. It's one of the many reasons Kathryn/Kate Landon, IT manager at the London division of Miles Media, absolutely hates her boss. He's also arrogant, rude, and entitled. For seven years, they've worked together and have barely tolerated each other. Until one day, Elliot sees a different side of Kate and it stirs his body unlike any other woman before.
I LOVED this story. I loved the multi-layered storyline, the characters, and everything mixed in. Elliot is a complex character. Beneath the serious and cold surface lies a romantic at heart who believes in love at first sight and fated true love. Kate is equally complex. On the surface, she is reserved and focused on work. Behind the façade is a vulnerable woman who mourns her former self and wants to feel alive again. They slowly peel back each later, sometimes in-person with witty and playful banter that's entertaining, and other times via their honest messages. There's a lot of heat here, and even though it's frequent and super steamy, it doesn't overshadow the building romance or interfere with the juggling storylines. In addition to the romance, this is also a story about friendship, family, and self-discovery. As a bonus, there's even a bit of mystery woven into the tale.
The writing flowed naturally and, even though the story is lengthy, the pacing never faltered. Maybe it was watching these two fall in love, or maybe it was their repeated push and pull. Or maybe it was the interesting cast of characters including deranged ducks, a lovesick goat, and a raging ram. Who knows. But this story just worked for me from the fiery beginning to the absolutely enchanting ending. This is definitely a recommended read.
/I received an early edition of this book. This did not affect my opinion of the book or content of my review./