The first book in "The Miles High Club" series was simply fantastic, so when I saw "The Takeover", I knew I had to read it. The second book is a bit different from the first one in a good way. I loved it so much.

This is a steamy, enemy-to-lover romance with witty characters. I laughed out loud so many times. The author really nailed the characters (and even the cat). Tristan is arrogant and unapologetic when he pursues what he wants, but he is also very funny and sweet. Claire is tortured with grief and struggles to move on. She is also fierce and equally funny. Her kids made me laugh out loud. They all have their own personality and struggles. They also melt my heart.

The banter between the two main characters was definitely worth the read. The chemistry is off-the-charts. I very much enjoyed the fact that the story kept surprising me. It never took the obvious turns and that was very refreshing. Despite being so different, the romance worked and felt genuine. All couples have to compromise on some levels without losing their essence, and I felt that this story conveyed this notion perfectly.

I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book. It can be read as a standalone, but you should definitely read Emily and Jameson’s story. I absolutely adored this one too.

I'm not quite sure what I think of this book. I had a bit of trouble getting through the beginning as I did not like our main characters at all. I loved the first book so when this one came by on Netgalley I didn't have to think about it at all, I immediately clicked on it. This one was definitely not as good as the first.

Writing style: There was A LOT of telling instead of showing and the 'he said, she said' was annoying as hell. It did become better as I read on, but I definitely considered putting the book down a couple of times in the beginning.

Characters: Tristan was a bit problematic and throughout the book he felt a bit odd to me. He was a bit possessive and easy to anger. I would dare say it could be a trigger to anyone coming out of an abusive relationship. And Tristan is supposed to be a good guy, a knight in shining armor...
Claire was such a flat character. She's one of the main characters and had no substance to her whatsoever. He emotions didn't make much sense to me.
Claire's kids were so weird... They were problematic as hell. Spoiled brats more like. Claire didn't seem like the kind of mother who would ever tell them they did anything wrong and it showed. The oldest two were absolutely horrible and not in a fun way. I'm still furious at them. Patrick was kinda cute but he's nine so of course he is.

Story: The story itself is adorable and cute and well thought through and pretty much the only reason I am able to give this book 2,5 stars. It would have gotten 1,5 maybe 2 stars if the story hadn't been so great.

I don't hate this book, but I also don't love it. Will I be reading another book in this series if we get one? Yes, absolutely.

My overwhelming thought after finishing The Takeover is I must read more books by T. L Swan, as this was a fantastic story, and I was utterly enthralled throughout.

As not only was it hot, but it was real and at times raw and sad. Yet also extremely amusing and sweet and the characters really got to me. Especially Tristan who falls hard not only for widow Claire, but her three children, Fletcher, Harry and Patrick.

Yet, Tristan soon finds falling for a woman whose widowed and has three kids isn't all plain sailing or anything like he imagined, particularly when they turn out to be nothing like he imagined. And when Claire despite her declarations starts to find it harder and harder to let go of her late husbands memory things become even more difficult. And even though Claire's actions and comments at times frustrated me. I understood where she was coming from and for me it just made the whole story more enjoyable and realistic. Plus, it made me so much happier when fate sneakily intervened and gave Tristan, Claire and her boys the happy ending and second chance they truly deserved.

Would definitely recommend.

I absolutely loved this one. I have been struggling with contemporary romance lately. My mind unable to stay focused. This one had me hooked.

Dual POV and I have to say Tristan’s chapters had me smiling a lot. Claire is a great heroine. Widowed with three boys she’s hanging on by a thread. I enjoyed their banter, the chemistry and the friendship he builds with the sons.

There’s a few heart breaking moments and I have to say I am intrigued to get stories for the other brothers now. Definitely recommend.

I was already a massive fan of T L Swan before reading this book as I have read many of her other books, but after reading this I love her even more!

I just couldn’t put this book down and read it in a day. The story line is gripping and keeps you hooked instantly! This book would make a great film! The characters are all so brilliantly described that you sympathise with them all in their own way. I absolutely loved this book!

I have read this author before and enjoyed the previous book in the series - The stopover. I loved this book I think it was actually better than the first. it has everything I enjoy in a book hate to love, banter, humour, stronger female, hot man.

The sex scenes were really hot and the humour was sharp and had me laughing out loud.

I loved both the Characters of Claire and Tristian. Strong feisty damaged female , her broken boys who were hilarious . Tristian an a++hole with a heart. I loved his interaction with the boys.

Would definitely recommend this to friends , perfect summer read

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

T. L. Swan is a new to me author, but her name sounded familiar so I checked my Calibre library and realized I had bought the first book of this series, The Stopover, but hadn't read it yet. So I read that one first and gave it a 4.5 stars.

The Takeover is book 2 in The Miles High Club and I feel it can easily be read as a stand alone if you like. The main story line deals with the enemies to lovers story of Tristan Miles and Claire Anderson.

Tristan is a member of the powerful family who own Miles Media, a huge media conglomerate. Claire is a widow with three sons. She's trying to keep afloat the media business her late husband built and it's not going well. Tristan wants to buy her out, which infuriates her—this is her son's legacy, no way she's selling it to this conceited rich boy—and she basically tells him to stick his offer where the sun don't shine.

The story follows the ups and downs of their interactions and eventually their relationship. Tristan's dealings with Claire's children is at times laugh out loud funny, and at others so poignant it brought tears to my eyes.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story and would give it 4.5 stars (at least I would if they'd let us rate on a sliding scale—lol). I honestly would have given it 5 stars except for a few things that led to the -.5 star. but don't want print any spoilers here. I would recommend The Takeover to romance lovers, especially those that have a soft spot for enemies to lovers stories.

Oh my gosh!!! This has been one of the most entertaining books I’ve read in ages!!! I absolutely loved everything about this and I hated to see it end.


I totally related with Claire as I have walked a mile in her shoes. Watching her evolve throughout the story was wonderful and amazing. I loved that she was able to let go when needed despite the struggles she had. She was an independent heroine who was fiercely protective of her children and my heart was completely wrapped up in her and her situation.


Tristan was everything I love in a hero! He was protective with a touch of possessiveness but more than anything I loved that he chased after Claire. He remained true to his character and in the process he gained Claire’s heart.


Together, this couple ran me through a gauntlet of emotions. For the good part of the book I smiled as they connected with humor in situations not usually found in romance. However, I was rolling with laughter as Tristan meets and begins to deal with Claire’s boys. These scenes alone are worth reading this book for. But when the drama picks up and real conflict arises, I found myself sobbing as both of them were dealing with hurt and pain.


This is a lengthier book that I never skimmed or grew bored with. I actually read it in one day and was still hungering for more at the end. The steam level is absolutely off the charts but was never repetitive during the smexy times. I can’t recommend this book enough and I wish I could give it 10 stars as it deserves them all!

The Takeover is an absolutely great read , I have loved all this authors work but this one was exceptional.
Claire a widow of 5 years is desperately trying to keep on top of her late husbands business for her 3 boys to take over when they are adults, unfortunately it is proving to be a tough job, enter Tristan Miles, a CEO of a company that takes over failing businesses, in Claire’s mind he is an arrogant superior hatchet man and she wants nothing to do with his offer.
Fast forward six months and they are both at a conference in Europe where Tristan is one of the top speakers. The spark is there and the growth of their relationship is lovely, with dual POV Which really add to this story.
Back in the states Tristan wants to carry on this relationship but he has to get past her three boys, the humour here is off the charts, laugh out loud moments which I loved.
This book has everything that adds up to a beautiful satisfying read, great characters, love scenes that are off the scale for hotness, humour and a little heartbreak before the finale.
Some reviewers say they found Claire annoying, rubbish she’s a woman who has been through much and is trying her best, others have removed a star in their review because there wasn’t an epilogue, yes I would of loved one but I’ve a feeling we will hopefully here about this couple in the next of this series, two more brothers so I can’t wait for their books!
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

Despite loving this author, I was a bit worried about this book, since I was in the minority and struggled with the first book. I need not have worried because this book is what I love about romance.

It started a little slow for me in regards to connecting with the characters but once I did, I was all in. I laughed out loud at the antics of the kids and Tristan. In fact, those kids and their budding relationship with Tristan saved this book, especially a certain scene with Harry that left me with teary eyes. I struggled with the back and forth with Claire, and occasionally with Tristan, but more so with Claire. She gave mixed signals expecting everything to be over but then expecting Tristan to read her mind and know what she was expecting. Towards the end, I understood her fears but it took a while to get there. Tristan had a few moments where I wanted to strangle him but good lord if this guy wasn't swoon-worthy.

Were there parts of the story that weren't plausible? Absolutely. However, this is romantic fiction. I wanted to get lost in a beautiful story and I did. I rooted for these characters, I was viscerally moved, and I found humor. There was something special in this connection, and I was left with a feeling that maybe the Universe and someone else had a hand in bringing these characters together. I even enjoyed seeing Jamison and Emily in this one. I cannot wait to see what is next. I am so glad that I didn't let my frustation from the first book stop me from continuing this series.

Usually, the original is better than the sequel, but that's not the case here. Holy cow! The Takeover didn't disappoint. I should have known better than to start reading this at night. It turned into a 4 o'clock morning where I only put the book down because I couldn't see anymore.

I was hooked from the very beginning. The banter was incredibly witty and funny, and even though I wanted to smack both characters a few times, underneath they were just broken people in different ways. Claire was never going to be an easy conquest for Tristan - life had just been too hard with the loss of her husband. I wanted to cry with her when she broke down. I also wanted to hug Tristan and tell him to stick with it every time his intentions were misguided but honest.

The only really big issue I had with this book was the ending. When I finished, I was left with a sour taste at the how the book ended. I thought there was just too much giving in at the end instead of working things out and groveling. However, I took a second to think about the tile - The Takeover. Even though I didn't agree with the end, it made complete sense after that.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I loved the first book in this series and really looked forward to the second instalment. Both are standalone stories. This one is Claire and Tristan's story. It started off a little dry....Tristan wants Claire's company and she does not want to sell especially to someone like him, she is not a fan. Then circumstances bring them together at an out of town conference and my initial feeling changed and dry became explosive as in Oh MY GOD the chemistry was of the charts and the dialogue was hilarious, I loved both POVs and from then on the story just took off for me. Once they come home and go back to their respective lives, Claire is a single mom to 3 boys, and Tristan is a happily single man, they agree not to see each other. And that works well!!!! NOT!!! Again, fate intervenes and I never thought I would laugh so much but Tristan interactions with her sons are beyond funny,
There were a few moments where I think Tristan may have overstepped and I could understand where Claire was coming from and agree that he was being a bit heavy handed, not sure the story really had to add this conflict.....however it still is a very fun read. I hope the author goes into the future and writes books about those 3 boys.

Wow, this book was sooooo good! This is my first by this author and I will definitely read more! I got all the feels while reading this book. It had me in tears and laughing at turns. I could not put it down. The character development and plot just pulls you in and won't let go. I was so sad to finish this book because I did not want to be done, but at the same time I devoured it. It went into my re-read pile, it was that good.

The Takeover is a book I have truly been looking forward to, and I was so excited when I received this arc. This is the second book in The Miles High Club series, and I loved it oh so much more than the first one.

When Claire Anderson rejects Tristan Miles’ offer to buy her failing company, he is intrigued. Not used to being rejected, he asks her out only to be to turned down again. Claire is a widow, who struggles to keep her dead husband’s company afloat and a seminar in Paris is supposed to be give her new inspiration. When Tristan turns out to be one of the speakers she is shocked. Tristan on the other hand is excited to see the fierce woman again, there is just something about her that pulls him in.

Tristan is a little more confident and alpha- male than I thought he was from reading the first book. In that one he acted so sweet and so I was surprised to see his arrogant and playful side shine through here. He is a man who is used to getting what he wants, material things and women. Claire is unlike every other woman he’s ever dated and I enjoyed their unique relationship.

At the beginning I wasn’t sure how to feel about the fact that Claire is a couple years older, a widow and has three kids. Her world is so opposite of Tristan’s that I struggled to see how they could ever work. Once Tristan meets her kids, I completely changed my mind. I love Tristan with all of her three boys, especially with Harry. I am in love with his fatherly side and how his character goes through such growth.

I loved the first third and the last third of the book. There was a part in the middle that seemed dragged out to me. We get a lot of back and forth, Claire pushing Tristan away and him trying to reel her back in. He spends a huge part of the story having to prove himself to her and I didn’t love that. It’s like he wasn’t enough for Claire.

Overall I really liked the book. I am interested to read the next one. If I had to guess I would say that it will probably be about Elliot?!

I received a free advanced copy from the author/ publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I am a fan of this author and this book just reminded me why. The dual perspectives created a story that was charming and fun, containing loads of laugh out loud moments with Tristian and the kids. I also loved the dyslexia representation in this book which was handled with sensitivity and honesty. Thank you T.L. Swan and #NetGalley

HOLY HOT TRISTAN MILES!!!!
I saw a friend request this book from netgallery and I thought "eh why not? she always has great picks for romances." So shoutout to Emily for sharing her picks!
This book from sultry and seductive to sweet and meaningful. A connection starting from sex into family and what it means to be loved.

Tristan Miles is officially at the top of my book boyfriend list along with Jonah from the Simple Wild.

Don't walk, RUN to this book

TL Swan- Queen Of The Swoon.

I absolutely LOVE TL Swan and her books, she has a way to hook you in from the very first page. And The Takeover did just that, Tristan & Claire’s story captivates you from the get go. I was reading this with a smile on my face, tears in my eyes and a high BP with the holy hotness that is Tristan Miles. This book has it all, laughter, passion, and emotion, all three makes the most perfect love story which is why TL Swan is the best at writing the perfect love story. She brings the swoon, the emotion, the off the charts sex scenes, and the perfect happily ever after, she brings it all.


If I could give this story more than five stars, I would. That’s just how amazing this book is ⭐️

You want to read this book, swear down! 💕💕

** First of all thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. **

3.5 stars! This book’s my first read from this author. TL Swan’s definitely not someone you should miss. Her writing was precise and captivating. And I liked her narration style a lot.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tristan and Claire’s story. It was sweet. Though it started out as insta-lust and became love quickly, the dynamics of their relationship were believable. Their journey wasn’t great, but enjoyable. And the part where I enjoyed a lot was Tristan’s relation with Claire’s kids. The interactions between him and her three sons were the highlight of the book. I just couldn’t stop laughing in those scenes. The way they opposed Tristan and the tactics they used on each other to break and make the relationship were damn funny. I was looking forward to their scenes more than the romance in the book while reading. And after warming up to Tristan, the way they loved him and how he cared for those boys was endearing.

The reason that stopped me from giving a higher rating for this book was Claire’s character. I felt like she was rude and immature for a 38-year-old woman. Especially the way she acted in the last chapters of the book. Her way of thinking made me want to smack some sense into her. At that point, her kids were acting smarter than her. Except for her, all the characters in the story were great. And my other complaint about this book was lack of an epilogue. Is the author planning to continue their story? Let’s see. If you are looking for a sweet story filled with fun and laughter, then this book’s definitely a go-to :)

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the advanced-reading copy. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is my first time reading anything by T.L. Swan despite having seen her books flying around on GR for awhile. I think, if weren't for NetGalley, I probably would have given this book amiss because the synopsis of the story doesn't get me excited at all.

But dang, that cover...when I saw it on Netgalley, I didn't think twice to click.

And lucky, I did because this is such a fun, funny, sexy read! I have read a lot of sexy stories but rarely are they the 'funny' kind. But then again, I usually gravitate towards something that is more angsty-sexy. So reading this is a nice change.

There's very little that I don't like about this story. I have to admit that I find Claire's children annoying, especially Fletcher and Harry. It wasn't until I find Claire annoying that I finally warmed up to her kids, as weird as that may sound.

Tristan Miles is an absolute dream. When Claire's children were giving him hell, I don't blame him at all for thinking twice about pursuing Claire.

I have a feeling that Christopher's story will be next. We got a tiny bitsy hints of a possible story between him and the lady 'with a black dress and red lips' in this one. I'm excited already!

5 Heart-Throb Stars
Loved this book right from the start. Couldn’t put it down. The author did a wonderful job grabbing your attention at the beginning and not letting it go.
Can’t wait for another book in this series. Wonder which brother she will write about next.
Thanks Netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.