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Improper Proposal

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Awesome read. Didn't want to put it down. Great intrigue and flowed nicely. Love her books and characters messed perfectly.

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Yikes. This is hard for me, as I really don't like giving bad reviews. I've really enjoyed this entire series, and I LOVED book 2 a ton. But, this one was a total letdown for me. It's the final book in the series, and we finally get to meet Harper, who set up this whole 25th birthday dossier plan, and I was so looking forward to her story.

Harper Clark is a loner. She grew up with just her mom, and her mom's revolving door of men, who never stuck around long. So, she learned to only rely on herself. It's served her well for the most part, especially in her career as a lawyer. When she made this deal with her friends, for them to plan special trips for each other for their 25th, she had no idea what would be in store for her, besides epic sex, of course. That was the point of the agreement to begin with.

Will Thomas is an American living in NYC, but his parents are British ex-pats, and the rest of his extended family all still live in England. He's in town to visit, and hear a big announcement from his cousin, George. He had no idea to expect Harper to fall into his life.

This was set up to be a "While You Were Sleeping" type of plot, but it just didn't work for me. She knew from the first minute she was in the wrong place, and she just kept trying to convince herself she was wrong, and maybe she was in the right place? (The address was wrong! You're at the wrong house!) So, needless to say, I was frustrated already by the end of chapter one. I get that she felt happy being around this giant family, which she had never had. But still, come on. I kept wanting to scream "YOU'RE A GROWN WOMAN. USE YOUR WORDS!" She kept just going with it, and it made me not like her very much. Then, Will didn't make the situation any better, unfortunately. His way of dealing with things was not cool either, even if he changed his mind somewhat along the way.

While I could feel Harper and Will's physical chemistry, I just didn't find their emotional connection very believable. Granted, this was a very short novella, but that doesn't usually keep me from enjoying a story. I've read plenty of short novellas, and not felt this way before. As things kept getting deeper and deeper, I just found Harper more, and more TSTL. It really bothered me that she wasn't being honest, and how it all came out was a bit predictable too.

Again, I'm trying not to be too harsh, but this story just didn't really work for me on any level. And honestly, I'm really sad about it. I've really enjoyed the time I've spent reading this series, and for it to end this way for me is very disappointing. This won't keep me from reading this author in the future, as I've loved many of her books over the years. There are a lot of great reviews for this one, so maybe it was just me. I truly hope others can appreciate and enjoy this story in a way I just couldn't.

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When you need a quick light hearted read Fox is a great go to author. If you like the instalove or instalust romance this is perfect. Some friends got together for NYE and agreed to draw a name, that person gets an epic sexy adventure for their 25th birthday planned by that friend. Ultimately a romance is the end result, sometimes marriage. For Harper it was a simple misunderstanding that lead to the perfect match. Each novella has a different couple, sexy times and an HEA. I received an early copy through Netgalley but wrote my review voluntarily.

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Another great read about a woman enjoying her dossier to fulfill a fantasy and a simple misunderstanding sends her on another adventure. Will Harper confess the truth? How far will she go before discovering that what she was searching for landed in her lap without the interference of her friends.

Sometimes all you need for love is a fresh start and a little time away from work.

A very hot read!

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I received a copy from NetGalley; this is my honest review. #ImproperProposal #NetGalley
-This is the last book in the Dossier series.
-Steamy sex scenes with lots of details.
-While having epic sex is prominent, there’s also a story running behind (the dossier friends & details) and the daily lives of the H/h and their friends/family.
-The author is funny (who puts a chocolate factory next to a gym?) and writes believable adventures. The story flows at a great pace.
-Needs editing but doesn’t hinder the story (my England family vs. my English family).

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Great Series by Cathryn Fox - start with the first one. Although these are stand alone reads; the stories are all quick romantic reads. Enjoy how a secret vacation planned by one of your friends leads to true love. A copy of this book was provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via Netgalley with no requirements for a review. Comments here are my honest opinion."

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This was a great final book to this series! It only seems appropriate that the one who came up with the idea has to wait until the end to get her wild time. It also is part of her make-up to end up in the wrong place, but has the best time, in the wrong place, and it all falls apart, because she was in the wrong place

p.s., I don't recall it being explained, but I am burning with curiosity on what the right place plan was, and I can't be the only one!

Harper gives the wrong address to a cabbie,and is immediately mistaken for an unknown 'surprise' a family member had mentioned was happening. The people are so warm and kind, and everything she has been missing in life, she decides to soak some of it in before confessing. Then cousin Will arrives, and the attraction is instant, hot, and overwhelming. Through a bit, he learns the truth, and decides to just go with it as well, so he has her longer. The more they spend time together, the more they fall for each other. Of course, reality is going to hit them,and it does, and it all unravels. Luckily, Will isn't giving up!

Sexy, hot, sweet, and heartwarming, a case of misunderstandings that works out for the best!

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I love the Dossier Series. Improper Proposal was was fun and sexy read. I really enjoyed this book.

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Last book of this amazing series and we meet Harper, creator of this little game a couple years ago. Drawing names from a hat on New Years Eve to set each friend up with a surprise adventure and epic sex!
Harper, you have to love Harper. Single attorney, overworked, under sexed who worked hard for everything she has finds herself in England in front of a castle staring at her envelope and the wrong address. The cab has fled and almost dark Harper starts to panic. An older gentleman appears to get the mail and thinking she is his grandson's surprise welcomes her into the home and family. They mistake her for their George's surprise and not wanting to say anything yet she's overwhelmed and unsure of her next move. So not Harper. Not until a car pulls up and the most gorgeous man she's ever seen gets out. Still in his business suit he's an American too and it's George's cousin Will. Will is suspect of Harper initially because the family has money but they all work this is their norm. Will thinks she looks familiar but unsure. They both work in NYC. The sparks between these two were outrageous. The steam between this two is off the charts. Harper is desperate to reach one of the friends back in the states to be sure this wasn't the set up and did she indeed have the wrong address.. all the while she's feeling embraced and loved by the family she never had and then there's Will. Will is flipping hot. The shared bathroom scenes were outrageously good, and Harper does tell Will what's happened. They agree to keep quiet but also agree that she needs to tell the family what has happened. George is still away on his military duty and when he comes back a bit early? Wooo wee... and poor Harper flees back to the states, leaving Will and all her feelings behind.
And what happens from there, you have to read the book. Cathryn is a favorite and this book is just the icing on the series. I love Harper, loved the series and I'd read them all again. They're that good. This one is another must read.
Bravo! A shower of stars.

*advanced reader copy from NetGalley and Entangled for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own**

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Harper is in England on an adventure as per her New Year’s Eve pact with her friends, and she is lost. Before she knows what’s happening, she is whisked away to a castle to meet a family who assumes her to be the surprise they were expecting.
Will is in England for his cousins big surprise. But when he sees Harper, he can’t help but want her for himself.
This is my first book in the Dossier series, and I plan on reading them all. Though a novella, it packed the punch of a full length novel. With steamy romance and mistaken identity there was not a single dull moment. Left me wanting more :).

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I just received this book today 5/31/18 and I am already fisinhed without. It was very good and kept my attention I loved how the plot twisted. This author is good at what they do by keeping the readers intrigued. Would love to read more!

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Very sexy and fun, Harper ends up with more of adventure than she intended when she arrives at a castle for epic birthday adventure surprise. She is assumed to be George's girlfriend (George's arrival is delayed), but is immediately smitten with Will, his cousin. Always wary of gold diggers, Wills sets out to prove that any rich man will do. However, Will also gets more than he bargained for.

While this is a quick read, it is filled with steamy romance that fans of the genre will love. The mistaken identities adds to the tale, as does Harper's back story. While part of a series, this is a stand alone novel. This is just in time for summer reading and is perfect for the beach.

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How can a wrong Adventure turn into the right one? Harper soon realizes that everything isn't as it seems but Will helps to make it a Epic Adventure.

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