OMG! I don't even know where to start with this book. Gideon is one of New York's finest headhunters, Lucy is a top lawyer and an old friend of his, an old friend he was in the unfortunate position of having to give some really bad news to a few years earlier which left them estranged. So when Lucy asks him to help her with a headhunting project he is surprised especially when she tells him she wants him to help her find a husband.

She then springs on him she needs help embracing what to do having sex, having been told she wasn't very good by her ex. As she and Gideon rediscover their friendship and newly discover a sexual chemistry which is off the charts the husband project becomes a thorn in both of their sides. But of course, stubbornness is the makings of a great story!

I loved both of these characters, Lucy is a strong confident woman but she is insecure when it comes to relationships and sex showing that you don't have to be all things in all part of your life. People are multi-faceted and it's OK to be insecure sometimes. Gideon is a wonderful character, he is a man who is a little bit cocky, he has clearly not always treated women well, but the way he feels about Lucy and always has felt about her shines through, and his discomfort with what she is asking of him is clear but he also wants to be there for her.

Katee Robert gives us a hot and heavy novel with characters you will fall in love with right from the beginning.

Thanks to Katee Robert and Mills & Book for the eARC of this via NetGalley so that I could review this.

Loved the premise of the book, it made it fun and sexy at the same time.

Couldn't put it down!

If you fancy a bit of romance / erotica then this will be for you.
An easy read.

Very predictable from the start but a good enough storyline to read until the inevitable happened.

Looking for a relatively quick, steamily hot, contemporary romance - look no further, grab yourself a copy of this, the first in a new series from the highly talented Katee Robert!

At college, Lucy Baudin chose Jeff - the wrong man - to have a relationship with, she really should have looked no further than her friend Gideon Novak! Now she's asking him to be a matchmaker and to teach her how to not be boring in her sexual relationships. Jeff did a really great job of undermining her confidence and self-esteem and Gideon feels responsible for not protecting her from Jeff's cheating ways sooner. Gideon feels like he owes her, so agrees to help. That's just got to be the recipe for a brilliant friends to more romance with plenty of overt hot action packed encounters, some humour and, of course, love and misunderstandings to keep things interesting!

Katee Roberts is a skilled author, bringing her characters, scenarios and plot to life in the imagination of the reader. The story is only 159 pages long, but still manages to pack so much between the pages (or should that be sheets?). It is relatively light hearted, touches on the impact of an emotionally abusive relationship and shows how love can help heal the wounds such trauma causes. If you enjoy explicit contemporary romances, this has to be a great story for you to escape into!

I requested and received a copy of this novel, via NetGalley. This is my honest review after choosing to read it.

I loved Lucy & Gideon. Lucy's ex has really done a number on her confidence in all things relationship related. She is confident in her work life, but not her private life. Lucy wants a promotion, but she realises that she has to settle down in order to progress. Enter Gideon, a head hunter and a friend of her's and her ex's. From the moment Gideon met Lucy he has wanted her. Unfortunately his friend got there first. Gideon knew his friend was a cheater. He has always felt guilty for not telling Lucy sooner. Now Lucy has arranged a meeting with him. She needs to get married and needs Gideon to find her a suitable groom. She doesn't want a love match. She also wants Gideon to teach her to be a better lover. The last thing Gideon wants to do is help her find a husband. Not when he wants her himself. He reluctantly agrees to help because he feels guilty for not telling her sooner about her jerk ex. These two are made for each other, Gideon is able to coax Lucy out of her shell. Help her realise she enjoys sex. The closer they get Gideon realises he cant stand back and watch her with someone else. Can he get Lucy to realise he is the man for her? I suggest you pick up a copy to find out. Highly recommended for fans of a friends to lovers trope. With lots of erotic scenes

This is the first I've read from Mills & Boon’s new Dare line and Katee Robert.  I was not disappointed. Lucy is a great heroine and I loved Gideon. Looking forward to reading more from the auther and from the new Mills & Boon line.
Many thanks to NetGally and to M&B for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It's been a while since I read a book by Katee Robert and I have to admit I'd forgotten how much I enjoy her stories. I'm a sucker for a friends to lover romance though so I could't resist requesting Make Me Want and I'm so glad I did, I'm definitely going to have to start catching up on the rest of the author's backlist now!

This is part of Harlequin's new, and extra spicy, Dare range and I wasn't disappointed, it had the perfect amount of romance and smut and because the relationship was built on friendship it never felt rushed. Lucy's cheating ex left her with very low self-esteem, she's been single for two years and has decided that it's time to get back out there to try to find a husband but she feels like she needs a confidence boost before she gets started. She thinks Gideon could be the perfect solution, he's not looking for a long term relationship but she knows he respects women and has plenty of success finding willing partners so thinks he'll be the perfect man to give her a few pointers in the bedroom. Little does she know that Gideon has been secretly crushing on her for years and once he gets a taste he'll do whatever it takes to make their arrangement permanent.

I loved Lucy, she was treated badly in the past and it understandably knocked her confidence but she's a woman who knows what she wants and one she gets over her embarrassment she's not afraid to ask for it. She gives as good as she gets both in and out of the bedroom and I really respected her for that. Gideon is great too, he's always had a thing for Lucy and nobody else has ever come close but he never acted on that because she was dating one of his friends. The chemistry between them was scorching hot and they're both quite adventurous so we get treated to plenty of dirty talk, a very hot video call and sex in public places. There was a little drama at the end that I really could have done without but it wasn't enough to stop me thoroughly enjoying this story and I'm definitely looking forward to continuing this series.

I was fortunate enough to recieve a copy of this via NetGallery for an honest review.

Make Me Want follows the story of Lucy, who, in order to secure a promotion at work, requires a husband to increase her chances. She enlists the help of an old friend, Gideon, a corporate head hunter who writes up a list of potential suitors. However, Lucy has one more request. A knock of confidence from her ex-finace means she requires lessons of her own, in the art of sexual seduction…from Gideon.



What ensues is the friends to lover’s scenario, and when Gideon realises that his feelings run much deeper, will he be able to put these aside and help Lucy fulfil the request she has asked him for?

This book isn’t quite what I expected. For a start, it’s a lot shorter than I realised and read more like a novella than an actual book. I think this is why I struggled with the pace of the book because I feel everything was a little rushed.

I have to say, this book was very well written in the sense that Katee Robert did an excellent job of fitting in the sex scenes with the story and not just including them for the sake of it. The sex scenes themselves are intimate, intense and incredibly hot!

I loved Gideon’s (what a name!) character. He was sexy and confident and knew exactly what he wanted. He genuinely cared for Lucy and always tried to do what was best for her.

I didn’t relate to Lucy in anyway and in all honesty, I found her a little annoying. At work she is fierce and unstoppoable as an attorney, however, when it comes to her personal life, I just found her quite weak and at times a little boring. That being said, I thought the chemistry between her and Gideon was off the charts. You could see that they belonged together and just wanted them both to realise it.

I had a slight problem with this book. I was extremely uncomfortable with the fact that the only way Lucy would be considered for a promotion was if she had a husband. To make it worse, she decides the only way she can get a husvand is to employe someone to find one for her! I just can’t really wrap my head around this. Forgive me found sounding a little naive, but I thought you were meant to marry for love and not for convenience?

If you enjoy reading erotica and can get past the fact Lucy has to rely on a man to get a promotion, then this book is perfect for you.

I unfortunately can only rate this book three out of five stars, however I encourage you all to read it and make up your own mind. It certainly won’t put me off reading the rest of the series!

Lucy asks old friend Gideon for help. He is usually a headhunter, but she is asking him to help find her a husband. Gideon accepts the job, but it makes him realise that he wants the role himself.
A lighthearted quick read.

I had high hopes for this book.
Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as I thought I would.

It’s been two years since Lucy seen Gideon (name swoon) when she blows back into his life with an offer he can’t -and doesn’t want to- refuse.

Gideon, I liked. He was confident, sexy and honest. He knows what he wants and he’s not afraid to go after it. I loved his conscience and absolute honesty.

Lucy, not so much. I didn’t care for her character at all from start to finish. At times, she bored me. She was meant to be so strong but really her character came off, to me anyway, weak. Like she just couldn’t make a proper decision and would just constantly go back and forth. I want you, I don’t want you. I get her ex knocked her confidence and she was still getting over it. I really do. But she would have these little epiphany type moments, then two minutes later it was like she completely forgot about it. Then shortly after, little epiphany moment again. 

Anyway, I only kept reading because Gideon kept me mildly entertained. I quite liked Roman. And I do love Becka. Feisty and funny in her moment to shine.

This won’t put me off reading this author again or the series. I’ll definitely give it another shot. (Especially if Becka gets her own story). 

I received a copy of this ebook from the author and publisher via NetGalley but this has not influenced my review or opinion.

When Lucy needs a husband to get a promotion at her law firm, she calls in a favor from a former friend Gideon.
Gideon was once a good friend of Lucy and best friend of her former fiancée, and did I mention an individual who broke the news to Lucy about her fiancée’s infidelity, who now lives in self guilt of not telling her sooner. It took him a month to come clean to Lucy about her cheating fiancée, to make it worse all their friends knew about it. But also he has been madly in love with Lucy since the moment he saw her at university bar. 
So now that she calls in a favor that he can’t say no to, it also gives him a second chance in proving that she can trust him. He is a top headhunter and only person Lucy can trust with this task. This is also the first time a client has asked of such thing, it will be a challenge but he will do everything to make sure Lucy is happy, even if it is to find her a husband.
Lucy might be successful in her work, gorgeous and smart, but her ex-fiancée has done a number on her, making her question her appeal and worth as a woman, which is why she asks for another thing of Gideon; to teach her all things sexual. 
Gideon reluctantly agreed with this, with one condition; he gets Lucy exclusively for the duration of the period while she finds a husband. But quickly the rules are being broken down when the passion between these two start to grow and open feelings that Gideon has been hiding for years.
“Make me want” was a wonderful read; I managed to read it in one sitting while on the train, which was just under 3 hour journey  . I don’t usually read books like this, but when I saw it on NetGalley it sounded exciting, so I had to give it a try. The reason why I didn’t give a higher rating was because I was expecting more sexual scenes instead of reading how their feeling about each other, but that is purely my own opinion.
I loved the characters chemistry; it was fun to read their development and seeing Lucy realize her feelings towards Gideon.  There was never really a moment where I wanted to skip pages/chapters because it was boring; it was quick and easy pace. I was always rooting for these characters and loved their interaction with other people. Both Lucy and Gideon had rules about being completely honest with each other, which was I refreshing to read without secrets and lies between the love interests. I feel like it was giving a great example of an adult relationship and their goals. 
I also enjoyed reading this without reading sentences like “he thrusted his member into her” or other over emphasized words to describe a body parts. The thing that surprised me was how every time before they had sex, Gideon put a condom on, it usually never gets mentioned (or maybe I just don’t read enough smutty books), but it was great to read that to show safe sex between a couple, instead of them just jumping each other bones not thinking or mentioning being safe. But of course there’s nothing sexy about condoms, but it is sexy to be safe. High five to you Katee! 
I was given a chance to review this ARC by Netgalley and my opinions are entirely my own. 
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Extremely hot and steamy, this is a modern take on the marriage of convenience trope, with a side helping of secret crush, friends to lovers, inexperienced lover and matchmaker who falls for his client. That all makes it sound quite complicated and cluttered, but really it's not until the final denouement which feels a little rushed and not quite as well worked through as you'd want. My first book by this author and I enjoyed it enough that I'd look out for more by her.

This was a good, fast moving storyline that was very entertaining. 

The main characters were equally good and the detail in the story was excellent.

It kept me engaged throughout and I really enjoyed it - another great book by Katee Robert - 4 stars from me for this one!

Make Me Want (Make Me, #1) by Katee Robert was such an enjoyable read.
It tells the story of Lucy Baudin and Gideon Novak (love the name, Gideon BTW).
When Lucy needs a husband to progress in her job at her law firm she calls in a favour from former friend Gideon.
Gideon once the best friend of Lucy's former fiancee and also the individual that had broken the news of Lucy's fiancee's infidelities is wallowing in guilt.
Not only did it take him a month to come clean to Lucy about her cheating fiancee and break her heart in the progress he has also been madly in love with Lucy for years.
So when she calls in a favour how can he say no.
Gideon is a very successful headhunter by profession but he can honestly say that this is the first time he has been asked to procure a husband for a client, not that this would stop him from completing this unusual task, he would do anything in his power to make Lucy happy.
On top of this said ex-fiancee has done a massive number on Lucy making her doubt her whole appeal and worth as a woman in all the ways that actually matter and as a result of this Lucy asks Gideon to be her coach in all things sensual.
Gideon agrees on one condition he gets Lucy exclusively for the duration of these lessons.
But It's not long before all the rules are being thrown out the window as the two former friends begin to connect in ways that Gideon has been dreaming of for years.
So "Make Me Want" was a fantastic read, it has such flow and ease about it that I had no trouble getting lost here.
I loved both the main characters and was rooting For Lucy to see Gideon as the only contender for her love and affections.
And Gideon himself I just wanted him to spill the beans and reveal all in regard to his heart's desire.
They were both such easy characters to like and feel a connection with.
Which I'm happy to say I did, feeling so invested in the outcome of there overall relationship practically from the beginning here.
It also helped massively that Gideon's and Lucy's chemistry was extremely explosive setting the pages alight with its intensity.
It was also so refreshing to simply read a book where the characters laid themselves bare, exposing their vulnerabilities without apology.
There were few secondary characters here but what did appear were great and added an additional flavour to the overall story.
So I found "Make Me Want" to be a fabulous new contemporary that in my opinion delivered on all fronts.
I found it a fresh sexy addition to its genre and am happy to recommend this enjoyable tale.
I was provided with an ARC of "Make Me Want" By Netgalley of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This book is perfect for those who are wondering if the new Mills and Boon 'Dare' series is for them. The story revolves around two friends professional lawyer Lucy and a once close friend of her ex-fiancé, Gideon, a top head hunter.

Lucy is determined to recover from the lack of sexual confidence that occurred after her ex-fiancé cheated on her, especially as an upcoming job opportunity favours candidates with a stable personal background. Lucy dramatically hires Gideon to find a husband for her as an answer to her problem. Gideon has fancied Lucy for years, but respected her engagement with his best friend. When the two agree to help Lucy recover her sexual confidence with some 'one-to-one' action, the ground rules quickly get thrown to one side as Gideon tries to woo Lucy in an attempt to become her husband and Lucy gives into the underlying lust that she has always felt for Gideon.

Very hot and sexy moments keep the story moving along nicely, whilst the attraction and romance between the two adds interest. I also enjoyed the sense of fun that ran throughout the book. Well worth buying.

A flirty and sexy read
4 stars

This is the second book I’ve read in Mills & Boon’s new Dare line and it’s exactly what I was hoping and expecting from books that are billed as sexy, passionate and bold.

Make Me Want is the story of Lucy - a kick ass New York lawyer who needs a husband to convince her bosses that she’s partner material. And while she rocks her professional life, a douche of an ex has left her feeling a little bit unsure about her skills in the romance department.

That’s where Gideon comes in. A former friend of her crappy ex, Gideon is a head-hunter - perfect for finding her a husband. And equally perfect for teaching her how to bring out the sex kitten in her and teach her a few new things. Ah but the best laid plans…

Lucy was the perfect heroine. She was feisty and smart in her chosen career but had been hurt by her ex and had lingering issues due to his treatment of her. At times I was frustrated with Lucy because of the way she let Jeff’s treatment affect her even 5 years later. Having said that, it was very honest and exactly the way that any normal person would think and act. Yes, it was frustrating but also quite refreshing at the same time.

And of course I loved Gideon. You just have to. He thinks he’s in control and can help Lucy with her ‘problems’ without losing the heart that he probably lost to her years before. Silly man. He was slightly arrogant, big, brash and in control - except when it came to Lucy. As I said - loved him.

The pair had banter and sparked off each other. I loved their interactions both sexually and otherwise. Speaking of sex, it was fun, exciting and didn’t eclipse the plot of the book - which is ultimately the love story of Lucy and Gideon.

I loved the writing style of the book, too. It kept the pages turning, making this a quick read.

The only reason I didn’t give this book the full five stars is because I was a little bit baffled by the conflict at the end. Gideon left Lucy because he thought it was for the best - but I couldn’t figure out why he thought that. And then he did a quick 180˚ and I was a bit confused by that, too! It wasn’t a problem, it was resolved perfectly in the end I was just a tiny bit confused. Oh and epilogues - pretty please give me an epilogue! 

One more think - I honestly wouldn’t let the line about Fifty Shades Freed either tempt you to read this book or put you off reading this book. There are two people and they have sex - other than that, I honestly don’t see a comparison.

As I said, this was exactly the kind of book, story and characters that I was hoping for when I heard Mills & Boon were bringing out a new line. I loved the previous M&B Blaze line and this is the kind of book that reminds me of that line but amps up the sex just a touch. It’s fresh, fun, flirty and dirty - and I honestly cared about the characters and wanted to see them happy. The writing is excellent and the sex, while enjoyable, is not there instead of a storyline. All in all, if you’re looking for a sexy romance - I would recommend this one to you. I’ve already got other Katee Robert books on my wishlist and if she writes another Dare, I’ll be sure to snap that one up, too.

Really not what I expected from the book description. Lucy and Gideon’s graphic sexual exploits seem to be the main driving force of this story. Quite a change from the Mills and Boon I remember. Lucy’s desire to find a husband in order to further her career is implausible in this day and age. However I do appreciate that when you open the pages of this book you enter a fictional world.

'Make Me Want' is a friend to lover story with plenty of sizzle.
Lucy and Gideon are both successful career driven individuals. Gideon doesn't do relationships, and Lucy doesn't date since her sleazy ex-lover betrayed her. They have been friends for years, but when Lucy dumped her ex, she lost his friends including Gideon too. Gideon feels he owes her and so agrees to her first proposal, even though he thinks it's crazy, but when she tells him, she needs a  love teacher he should refuse, but can't.
As her lessons progress, Lucy realises she wants Gideon as more than a friend but he shies away from commitment and she doesn't want to risk the friendship they have just rekindled.  Gideon has always wanted Lucy, and now he has her, can he hold onto her forever?
Dominated by sensual, hot love scenes, Lucy and Gideon's emotional angst and engagement increases, as their physical relationship burns out of control. Plot twists are limited in a story that predominantly focuses on Lucy and Gideon's  internal conflict. They need to decide what they want from each other and whether they can risk their hearts.  Well written love scenes and a fast-paced plot make this a book that's addictive and easy to read in one sitting. The perfect afternoon delight.
I received a copy of this book from Mills & Boon via NetGalley in return for an honest review.