Review | Close Quarters by Kandi Steiner → 5 Stars! Top Favorite!
TITLE: Close Quarters AUTHOR: Kandi Steiner
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
TROPES: Billionaire / Age Gap / Affair
RELEASE DATE: February 18th, 2021
My boyfriend's billionaire boss always gets what he wants.
Menacingly handsome and unquestionably powerful, Theo Whitman need only snap his fingers to have a flock of supermodels fall at his feet. So when his steel gray eyes first meet mine, I expect him to pass right over me, to not give so much as a second thought to my presence.
Instead, he sees me.
Truly sees me.
And for a girl who prefers to hide behind her camera lens, it's the most unnerving experience of my life.
Until he asks me to stay on his yacht for the summer.
All I have to do to earn my keep is be Theo's on-call photographer when he has guests, and I'll get a free ride through the Mediterranean with my boyfriend. Easy peasy.
Still, my skin prickles in warning when I say yes.
As the humid days fade into balmy nights, I can't seem to avoid Theo. And when he finds me, it's like a rabbit running into a wolf.
His intense gaze immobilizes me. The way he speaks strips me bare. Every brush of his skin sears me like a violent flame.
My boyfriend's billionaire boss always gets what he wants.
And this time, I think he wants me.
⭐️ 5+ "Philautia" Stars ⭐️
Wow! That’s the first word that comes to mind when I think about Close Quarters! This magnificent story is how romance novels should be like! I was enraptured by this forbidden love story where powerful feelings are flowing across the pages! I have enjoyed every book from Kandi Steiner I’ve read in the last few years, but none could dislodge A Love Letter to Whiskey from my top favorite spot. I can gladly declare that Close Quarters is of the same caliber and own my heart!
When Aspen accepts Theo’s invitation to spend the summer on his yacht taking photographs for him, she thinks she’ll get more time with her boyfriend Joel who’s working for the billionaire. Her summer soon turns sour when her boyfriend’s only desire is to party with his crew after his working hours. She’s reserved and an introvert, so she doesn’t feel comfortable socializing everyday. There’s friction and miscommunication between the young couple and Aspen starts to feel lonely. Her only true moments of happiness are shared with Theo, capturing the gorgeous cities on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea through her camera lens. Those two forge a beautiful friendship that slowly evolves into so much more. He truly cherishes her and it’s so exquisite to watch them interact. Their romance had my heart beating so fast in my chest!
Theo Whitman is a hero I won’t forget anytime soon. He’s the whole package with his charisma, dominance, thoughtfulness! I can’t find enough words to describe this man. I was enamored by him instantly. This billionaire is so down to earth and a good man! He’s drawn to Aspen from their first meeting and treats her with so much care. He’s very protective and determined to make her his even if she’s in a relationship. He would do anything to get the young woman, but he doesn’t play dirty by any means. He only shows her that she’s special and worthy.
Close Quarters is hands down one of my favorite read this year! This romance was a magical adventure where I felt so much and the little suspense integrated made this read perfect!
Kandi Steiner is a bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur living in Tampa, FL. Best known for writing “emotional rollercoaster” stories, she loves bringing flawed characters to life and writing about real, raw romance — in all its forms. No two Kandi Steiner books are the same, and if you’re a lover of angsty, emotional, and inspirational reads, she’s your gal.
An alumna of the University of Central Florida, Kandi graduated with a double major in Creative Writing and Advertising/PR with a minor in Women’s Studies. She started writing back in the 4th grade after reading the first Harry Potter installment. In 6th grade, she wrote and edited her own newspaper and distributed to her classmates. Eventually, the principal caught on and the newspaper was quickly halted, though Kandi tried fighting for her “freedom of press.” She took particular interest in writing romance after college, as she has always been a diehard hopeless romantic, and likes to highlight all the challenges of love as well as the triumphs.
When Kandi isn’t writing, you can find her reading books of all kinds, talking with her extremely vocal cat, and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys live music, traveling, anything heavy in carbs, beach days, movie marathons, craft beer and sweet wine — not necessarily in that order.
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