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Hostile Takeover by Lucy Lennox
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4.5 rating

What can I say another great read by Lucy Lennox.

I was anticipating Grey’s story since reading Luca and Marcel’s story. The wait was certainly worth it. Ms. Lennox did not disappoint.

In a Lucy Lennox story, expect to see sexual tension, sizzling chemistry, and swoon-worthy romance.

But proceed with caution. Ms. Lennox’s writing can make you smile like an idiot while witnessing the romance unfold in the first book of this series.

We first get introduced to Grey Blackwood in Luca & Marcel’s story. An arrogant, hot billionaire, Grey is not what he seems at the surface level, or is he? Is there more to the hardworking billionaire than meets the eye? Ellison York seems to think so.

The two have a complicated history, one which unfortunately severed their ties and humiliated Grey, leaving him with nothing but resentment and revenge.

Grey and Ellison eventually reunite 15 years later. Circumstances unfold, and Grey & Ellison are forced to ignite old feelings from the past. Can the two mend their complicated past, or will outside forces ruin the potential of any future between the two?

After all, what is a Lucy Lennox story without some drama? Thanks to daddy York who I cough cough detest with a passion, the romance between Grey and Ellison is not a walk in the park.
Grey has trust issues, and rightfully so. Life has not been kind to him. However, Grey does not let his past or people hold him back... Mr. Blackwood owns his own empire and does not bow down to anyone. People bow down to him. What Grey wants, Grey gets, except in romance. It is where his past puts him to the test when he pursues Ellison romantically.

Ellison York has deeply always wanted Grey, but societal norms and his uncertainty with his sexuality and his past with Grey prevented him from pursuing those desires. When he finally sees Grey 15 years later, he is determined to prove Grey wrong and that he is not the elitist douche Grey views him to be.

The two must deal with their past and issues in order to have a chance at romance or a future, despite the meddling of outside forces.

We see that unfold in this book.

Overall, a great read. I would recommend you to read it. After all, what is better than a good old romance between enemies who are later turned lovers?