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Brandon

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I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Although this can be read as a stand-alone, it is better to have read the previous books in the series.
Familiar characters are welcomed back in this romantic story. Excellent narration, strong friendship and family bonds, passion and love. Loved the main male lead Brandon - strong, sexy , passionate and committed to making the relationship work.
Easy to read. Loved it and cannot wait for her next book. 4.5****

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One of the best, most relevant books by Melody Anne to date! Kudos for such incredible story telling.
Brandon is the next Anderson brother to fall but it looks like the women he has his eye on may not feel the same way.

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So this is a book in the series, but you can totally read it as a stand alone.
This was my first book from this author, and I loved the romance.

This is a about one night stand to love kind a romance.

It was sweet and cute, and I read it in one sitting.

This is a 3 stars read for me.

Thanks for this ARC

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Loved this book. The attraction between Brandon and Chloe was so strong you could feel it coming off the book. I just loved the way Brandon went after what he wanted and didn't give up, even with all the roadblocks Chloe put up. I can't wait to read the next one.

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I really enjoyed the other books in this series so I jumped at the chance to read this. Former Air Force Pilot now electrician Brandon Anderson never had money or security but then he and his brothers inherit from their billionaire Uncle. He figures there are strings attached his Uncle likes to meddle.

The brothers are working on building a new  veteran center. He wants to get the job done then Brandon meets Chloe she is the daughter of a famous chef and food critic. He asks her to design the Veteran Center kitchen. Chloe and Brandon have sparks but she doesn't want a long term relationship and Brandon finds it hard to let himself have happiness. Can they get through their problems and find happiness together?

I really have enjoyed this book Brandon's Uncle Joseph is a real character.  It is a fast quick read. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Chloe really resistant to having a relationship. Now this book might not be for everyone. The general idea in each book is similar where Uncle matchmakes and then hero sees heroine falls fer her and heroine fights it. I have enjoyed this series but it might not be for everyone. If your looking for something new to read and like other books by this author check it out and if you are looking for a new author if you like the general idea of what I wrote check it out if your hesitant to buy it I believe its part of Kindle Unlimited or if you can request your library to order it.

I received a ARC from Netgalley and this is my honest voluntary review.

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Awww; Melody Anne, you’ve done it again.
One of my favourite authors who is able to continue the story and still capture my hear every time with new characters.
Uncle returns again for a little quieter meddling this time; but still manages to seal the deal for Brandon.
Chloe is resisting Brandon. She’s stubborn and doesn’t see what Brandon sees. The two are thrown together in a project for the vets; and voila; chemistry and hormones fly.
Another beautiful romance whilst still keeping in true Anderson style.
Can’t wait for the next one.
Praise to the author

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I love the Anderson family and Brandon is the third book in this new series. Joseph Anderson is up to his old tricks of matchmaking Brandon and Chloe. The attraction is already there and Chloe is trying her hardest to fight it. I really enjoy the fact that Brandon (just like his brothers) are the one who are first to fall in love and they set about pursuing their hearts desire. Brandon has to overcome his own fears of commitment and forget his playboy ways if he wants Chloe to believe him. I love how he’s all in and never gives up on Chloe. The moment Chloe realises she can’t fight her feelings any more is beautiful as everything aligns and she falls in love.
I can’t wait to read the last two brothers stories and visit again with them.

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This is Brandon & Chloe's story. This is my first book by this author and I would definitely go back and read the first two in this series. I want to read more about the Anderson family and see more of Josephs's meddling ways.

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Brandon and Chloe have known each other for a few years now and have even spent a night together. Their chemistry cannot be denied but Chloe is resisting in a big way. Brandon who has fallen for her is going to leave no stone unturned to woo her and make her see they can make things work. And unknown to them Joseph Anderson is also trying to matchmake Chloe and Brandon and bring them together.
I really liked Brandon and how he didn’t give up in trying to convince Chloe to give them a chance. Chloe not so much for the simple reason that I didn’t get her reasons for resisting.
Overall it’s a well written and well-paced read with some hot chemistry.

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Melody Anne consistently brings great characters and passionate romance to life. As a big fan of Anne's, her name provokes an automatic one-click from me. I am always entertained. Highly recommend.

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3.5 stars

I have not read this author for a while, so it was fun to pick up this book. The story is written well and fast-paced. I liked the dynamic between Brandon and Chloe, they have great chemistry. Chloe is a chef and her own worst critic a perfectionist in life and the kitchen. Brandon is doing his best to break down her walls and make her see she is perfect for him. The “matchmaking” Uncle was funny. It is third in the series but worked out fine as a standalone. I do remember why I stopped reading Ms. Anne; her writing is very formula.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the advanced copy for me to review, all opinions are my own.

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Another book in the fun series. I did struggle with this one a bit though, as while I did like Brandon I did not like Chloe. To be honest, I did not see what he saw in her, and she was rude and too much of a perfectionist. Of course there is a HEA, but would give this 3.5 as I started to skim a bit when Chloe started her diatribe about why she was pushing him away all the time. Seemed excessive. Overall though, especially if you've read others in the series it is always fun to read about past characters. Would recommend.

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Brandon Anderson followed in the very long line of hot and sexy Anderson men.

Chloe isn't someone I was crazy about in the beginning. She has harsh views on relationships and love and is plain not nice to Brandon. Or, it could be that Brandon was just so danged loveable I was protecting him!

Brandon was dreamy and confident. Love his character. This series is fun and flirty and what's looking forward to what's up next.

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Brandon and Chloe were to die for. I loved their interactions and the fiery passion and chemistry.
Read it in one seating.

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This is the third book in the Anderson Billionaires series and follows Brandon Anderson and Chloe Hitman. Chloe is a perfectionist chef and owner of a local restaurant and Brandon is an air force pilot turned electrician. They team up to help Brandon's uncle and brothers finish renovating a local veterans center. A previous one night stand left both wanting more, and Brandon seems all in but Chloe promised herself to never be in a long term relationship because relationships are never perfect and she's a perfectionist. I loved the scenes with Brandon and Chloe just being together in the kitchen making breakfast, out at dinner together, and walking around the town. I thought they had an undeniable chemistry and their personalities seemed to really click. However, I did not believe for a second that Chloe, who was so adamant about never wanting a long term relationship because she's a perfectionist, would go down without a fight. She put up a bit of resistance at the beginning and didn't want to label their relationship until almost the end of the book which is in line with her values, but I was expecting to have a big break up or a big fight. The perfectionist part seemed way too important to her personality and lifestyle and it felt like she just tossed it away like it was no big deal. I didn't really see anything Brandon did as convincing her that she could be with him long term and anytime she brought up her fears to her friends about waking up one day and being bored they basically said "yeah, maybe that will happen, but what if it doesn't" which is one argument but didn't feel strong enough to change Chloe's mind. I needed another 100 pages of Chloe and Brandon really figuring out their relationship past the honeymoon phase. I needed them to get in a big fight and work through it together, proving to Chloe that relationships get messy but are worth fighting for.

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I tried with this book, but I couldn't get into the story sadly, I think it was just me right now because I read the one before and really liked it.

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I cannot tell you just how much my heart loved this book! The drama, the romance, and dang there is some serious hotness. Melody Anne is simply fantastic.

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"Brandon" is a cozy romance story that takes place in the small town of Cranston during the enchanting Christmas season. When it comes to setting the tone of a story, Ms. Anne is quite masterful. While I was reading "Brandon" I felt the spirit of Christmas and the characters' joy that resulted from it resonated with me.

Now I will discuss what I don't like about the book. The romance seems very one-sided and forced. The more Chole protests, the more Brandon pushes. This makes for a lot of awkward moments in the story.

Another issue I have with "Brandon" Is the dialogue; it isn't very realistic. A lot of times when the secondary characters are giving the hero and heroine advice they sound more like oracles than real human beings.

There are other books in this series but unfortunately, I will not be pursuing them.

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I have been a huge fan of the Anderson's and all their many series. It has always been bittersweet thinking about them ending. I was worried after the last book, that maybe the time had come for the series to move in a different direction and start anew since I really struggled with that book being like so many of the others. This book was a bit better.

I love the connection between the characters as they always find their one. Although this book felt like the focus was on friendships more than the deep-rooted reasons as to why Chloe couldn't be with Brandon. I found myself wanting more focus on their story than the matchmaking of Joseph or the friendships. In the end it turned out fine and that is why I am rounding up to four stars. The ending was just odd to me though, I am assuming it will be explained in the next book but didn't leave me with much in regards to a conclusion or insight into how this will tie to Crew.

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3.5 stars

I'm not really sure where to start with this review. I had not read the previous two books in the series (Finn & Noah) so I quickly read them before I started Brandon. I think I would have enjoyed Brandon better as a stand-a-lone book. Reading them in a row was too much. All three stories are basically the same - man sees woman and decides he loves her / can't do without her; woman tells him under no circumstances will she go out with him; man continues to chase woman until she finally breaks down and goes out with him; woman constantly second guesses (no really like guesses for the millionth time) going out with him because it is going to hurt her so bad when he finally leaves her; they get engaged before they ever say "I love you" to each other and then they marry.

Seriously - that's the plot FOR ALL THREE BOOKS. I'm assuming the final two brothers will have books as well, but I won't be reading them. Because I'm sure I've already predicted the plot above.

These are cute stories - for maybe one book. But there's no meat in them and there's only so many times you can read about this same plot without wanting to pull out your hair.

I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated above are mine without biases.

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