I loved this book!! I usually don’t like books with single Moms, even though I was one for a while. I loved how authentic the heroine was described, after babies and being the older woman. It was funny, sexy and just a little angsty. Highly recommend this book and all TL Swan’s other work. Great read!!

Wow what a great book! This has been my favorite of all the books I’ve reviewed so far. It’s a beautiful story with so many different aspects that had me devouring it in two days! Tristan and. Claire’s love evolved from enemies, lovers, and finally to a family. Overcoming the death of a spouse and finding love again was heart wrenching and thrilling. I definitely recommend for fans of enemies to lovers story types.

I have been a fan of TL swan for a while, and enjoyed most of her books, however this one was something special. I particularly like the style of writing which offers us both POVs, and it strikes a perfect balance between inner monologue and dialogue.
The Takeover is the second book in The Miles High Club and is even better than The Stopover. While to book is on the longer side, it does not read like a slow burn book and offer a well-developed, detailed plot line. Claire is older (this is different from many books I have read recently, and it was refreshing) than Tristan and has 3 boys, while raising them on her own since her husband’s passing. I loved both Claire’s and Tristan's character development throughout the story. Their banter and chemistry were amazing. What I particularly enjoyed was Tristan's relationship with Claire’s sons, and how much detail and emotion went into their interactions. The story was a bit of an emotional roller coaster towards the end, but as I finished the last chapter it left me grinning.
I am very intrigued to get stories for the other two brothers Elliot and Christopher.
Thank you to #Netgalley for making this book available to me.

**3.5 Stars**

Hmmm... This is a tough review to write. This is my first book by the author but the blurb sounded really interesting and I was initially hooked in to the story line. Some parts of the story really appealed to me, and some parts of the story really grated on my nerves and I could have done without.

I didn't like Tristan at first, though his character really grew on me and I loved him much more than Claire as the book progressed. I struggled with Tristan's initial interactions with Claire's children, but really loved how he grew in that area. I most definitely struggled with the back and forth major break up reason toward the end of the book as I think Claire just didn't make a lot of sense and that part of the book wasn't well thought and executed well. I also don't think part of the book in terms of the children's travel was even remotely realistic.

Overall I did find the story engaging and interesting, though there were some parts I wish were different or struggled with or felt could use some tweaking.

There isn’t a book I’ve read by this author that I haven’t stayed up way too late reading because I can’t get enough. This is no exception. Just a warning tho- you’ll want more. And when you finish them all you’ll count down the days until the best release.

After loving The Stopover, I honestly couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book! I had read a few not very romantic/low steam romance books and I knew this one would be exactly what I was looking for. And it was...mostly. Tristan is honestly my favorite type of hero - very alpha male business man but so soft on the inside for Claire. And I felt for Claire, frazzled single mom doing it all - running her own business and raising three boys on her own. Their romance was perfect!
This book is STEAMY from very early on and I loved that. Lots of “bad words” - f bombs, etc. I’m fine with all of that and actually enjoy it! My issues were the extremely unhealthy and immature way Tristan treated Claire’s children (particularly Harry) initially. The names that were used like “psycho” and another derogatory word that I can’t even repeat because I am so disturbed. It really ruined a book I would have otherwise enjoyed. I struggle writing negative reviews, but this had to be said.

I wasnt as impressed by this story as I was with the 1st book in the series but it was still entertaining and fun to read. Thanks for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am very new to TL Swan, so when I was selected to read an advance copy of The Takeover, I was excited, but not sure what I was getting into. Before I could read the second book in The Miles High Club, I read the first, and by the time I was done, was ready to jump right into The Takeover.

I’m not usually too emotional when I read, but boy, was I belly laughing at some of the parts in this book! Not only did I laugh, but TL Swan had me tearing up too, which shows what a talent she has as an author. In this book, we get to know Tristan Miles, who is drawn to Claire Anderson in a way that he has never been drawn to another woman before. Claire is not even close to his type, being a single mom with three boys. But after being rejected by her, Tristan made it his mission to get under her skin, and what developed was a true love story in the making. These characters make you laugh, cry, and have all the feels! I can’t wait for the next one!

Previous to this book I had read The Stopover so I was really excited to see the second book come out. If you haven’t read the Stopover, no need to worry as it can be read as a stand alone novel (but it is a great book so get it downloaded!).
This book follows Tristan, your typical eligible bachelor. He comes up against Claire, a widow with 3 boys. Claire isn’t looking for anything romance wise as she is still grieving for her husband but who can resist Tristan Miles?!
I loved following the ups and down of their relationship and the way Claire was so protective of her boys, I could totally get on board with due to the great emotional writing. The bond Tristan and Claire had was brilliant and I found myself often snickering at their banter.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book ... I cannot wait for the third one!

Thanks to #Netgalley for making this book available to me.
Having read a few of T.L. Swan's books, I have to say that this is the best I have read so far.
Here we follow Tristan who we were briefly introduced to in The Stopover, which is the first book in the series (you don't need to read it before this one but trust me, you want to). Tristan Miles is a rich, entitled, arrogant flipper who buys struggling or bankrupt companies and turn them into financial giants, and next on his long list is Anderson media which is rule by Claire Anderson. Pity he doesn't know that he is about to bite more than he can chew with Mrs. Anderson.
Claire is a mother of 3 boys, she became widowed a few years ago when her husband, the 'one' love of her life died in an accident involving a drunk driver. She has since then given up on a romantic relationship, choosing to focus on raising her sons and ensuring that the drowning company doesn't actually drown. She is definitely now selling her company to the 'asshole' Tristan because what will she have left?
So she has been avoiding his calls until she is left with no choice but to go have a meeting with him and as expected they have this first meeting chemistry, where he knows he just has to have her regardless of what she thinks. She turns him down and his fragile ego is hurt.

A few months later, they meet again at a conference in France and as expected, again, they finally decide to just give it a go and their chemistry is explosive. They move from France to Paris for the weekend but soon the weekend ends and they have to go back home to reality.
He to his blonde girlfriends and her to her sons. But the first interaction between Tristan and her sons involving him getting his brief shoved in his mouth Embarassing and traumatic for him! (Trust me this is just the beginning of his pain)
This book is absolutely hilarious and it highlights the pain of loss and moving on, the acceptance of change, and that the pain of losing someone is really gone but you have to be willing to adapt to change and find the rainbow in the storm.

HJ Top Pick!


Tristan Miles has been known for his sharp ruthless business ethic, so it is no surprise when he goes after Anderson Media the moment that he hears the company is not going to well financially, being in the acquisition side of the business Tristan was not prepared for the fiery Clair Anderson.

All Claire wants to do is run her late husband’s media company, raise her three boys and keep the memory of her late husband alive. So when the company that they had worked to hard to build begins to have financial trouble. Claire is adamant not to sell her sons future, and most definitely not to the devil in a dam sexy suit. Burning the candle at both ends Claire’s friend and assistant managed to convince her to go away for the week to do a rejuvenating mind workshop. After much back and forth Claire finally agrees, thinking this will be a good chance for her to recharge. However the very last thing she expected was to come face to face with non other than Tristan Miles. This time she won’t be able to just snub him as easily.
Taking it as a sign Tristan doubles down on his charm and mission to win the fiery Claire. With their attraction reaching an all time high the pair are unable to deny it any longer and give into their heated connection and share a wild night together. Not wanting to give up his time with Claire but needing to go to Paris for business, Tristan invites her to join him for the weekend in the city of love. Thinking she might as well get her fill while she can before she has to resume her responsible mundane mum life.
However having this weekend together in their blissed out bubble Tristan is not so willing to give up what he has found with Claire. But after having the most awkward meeting with Claire’s kids sends Tristan running, but not for long much to Harry's dismay. Being the persistent guy that he is Tristan powers through determined to win the boys over in order to prove his feelings for Claire. But will Claire be able to put her late husband behind her or will she let her guilt hold her back from living a happy life.

My only issue with this novel was the ending, I wanted more from the end. It felt incomplete for me, I would have loved to have seen Tristan with his own kid and see how the boys dealt with a new sibling. The Takeover was a brilliant enemies to lovers romance that I could not put down. This is one novel that I would highly recommend all book lovers read.
The Takeover is hands down a strong 5 star book, that checks every single book lovers box! This book is everything and more, Tristan is the perfect book boyfriend. It was impossible not to fall in love with this closet softy. I loved that even though the boys were initially so against him, Tristan persisted and was determined to win over the boys and show them that he cares about them and not only Claire. As for Claire’s character, I really tried to fully love her but she was not my favourite. I found that her problem with letting go of her late husband held her and the boys back from loving a full and happy life.

5 STARS for The Takeover by T L Swan

ARC received from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK !! It’s a top read for me of 2020.

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book since The StopOver ( Book one in The Miles High Club series ) both can be read as standalones. I think I must have been living under a rock as well since I was very fortunate to discover this author’s work c/o Netgalley !

This cover is perfection & I would also love to mention the dedication! First page - can you say I’M HOOKED !! Quoting the author “ This book is dedicated to the Alphabet ... For those 26 letters have changed my life ... Next time you say the alphabet remember it’s power. I do every day .... “

The story of Tristen Miles & Claire Anderson begins with his attempted proposal for a takeover of Anderson Media. Tristen is use to getting what he wants taking over failing companies & in most cases breaking them up into various sellable parts. The company has been operating at a massive loss for 3 years. What Tristen doesn’t know is that Claire will do anything she can to save her husband’s company as a legacy for her three children.

From their first meeting it’s like a strategic game of cat / mouse & it seems a given that Claire is going to be on the losing end. If you like office settings - corporate takeovers - enemies to lovers this book is for you.

I read this book in one sitting & have since re-read it. I very rarely get emotional reading a book but there were several scenes that the author just nails “emotionally “ - you end up feeling profound sadness & then joy. Also, it was really refreshing the way that Claire’s children are an integral part of the story line.

This book was just amazing - highly recommend it !! For me the sign of a great book is that the characters just stay with you & you don’t want their story to ever end ! This was the case for me with The Takeover.

I will be checking out more of this author’s work ! Great read !

I have to start by saying this is the funniest book I have read this year. I loved everything about this story. The back and forth, ups, downs, arguments, fights, disagreements, love, lust, steamy scenes, heartfelt moments, surprises and so much more. You will fall in love with Tristan and Claire. The more their relationship develops, the more you will love them. Claire's sons Patrick, Harry and Fletcher will have you wrapped around their fingers. When it comes to them expected the unexpected. The moment Tristan meets her kids for the first time will have you crying laughing and will have you smiling every time you hear the phrase tick, tock. It's been a long time since a book I've read had me laughing to were my eyes were tearing up. This story was dysfunctional at it's worst and wonderful at it's best. I loved it!!! I even enjoyed Tristan brothers Jameson, Elliot and Christopher and Claire's best friend Marley. The only thing I didn't care for in this story was that there were parts that were in French. I like to know what every character says, so when the language is in anything other than English without translation it's a bit frustrating because I'm left wondering what was said. Claire also has a lot of back and forth inner monologue that goes on but other than that, I absolutely loved this story. I definitely looking forward to reading more books from this author. I really want to see if any of her other books will top this one. It really is a must read and I will be recommending it to everyone I know.

So I had not previously read anything by this author but remembered her name from kindle unlimited recommendations.
I decided to read the first book in this series and then flip to this one. seemingly the author is doing a series on a group of brothers. I would highly recommend starting with the prior book and then reading this one. I loved the first book so expectations were high coming into this one. I found the story very sweet, a little far fetched at times, and 100 laugh out loud funny in other parts. The story stays on course and follows the normal plot line of this genre.
Reading this prompted me to go download another series by the same author which I spent a week devouring.
Highly recommend this and all others. Looking forward to more with this series.

I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I absolutely loved this book. I enjoyed the premise, the business aspect, her kids and his family. The romance felt natural and unforced, and it was funny and poignant at the same time. I hadn't read the first in the series - so now I HAVE to go back and do that. This is a book I will read again and again.
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The Takeover had me laughing, crying and yelling at my e-reader. The Takeover is a gorgeous love story about letting go of grief, finding love again and making a family with the people you choose to love truly.

"All my life I’ve been prepared to do a job that not many people could handle. I take over companies and destroy them - take what isn’t mine. I hate that it applies to her too. She will always be Wade Anderson’s wife."

Tristan Miles is in media acquisitions for Miles Media, his family’s business. He meets Claire Anderson when he tries to buy her company, Anderson Media, which used to be run by her late husband, Wade. Her business is in dire straits but she’s trying her best to honor her late husband’s wishes by keeping it afloat. Claire is physically attracted to Tristan on first sight but really hates what he stands for. Tristan is completely intrigued with the fierce, angry young widow.

Tristan is a funny, witty, stubborn, warm and incredibly intelligent and loving man. He’s simply a great character.

Clause is stubborn as well and trying to move past the loss of her husband five years ago, in addition to trying to respect his wishes with regards to his business and raising their children - she’s put a lot of pressure on her herself and she’s exhausted. She’s at her breaking point.

When they run into each other again at a motivational conference in France their attraction leads to a life-altering connection.

Upon their return to New York, Claire is ready to say goodbye to Tristan, convinced that her life with her three sons is more than he can handle. Tristan is just not ready to say goodbye yet.

The relationship that develops between Tristan and Claire and eventually between Tristan and her sons: Fletcher, Harry and Patrick is simply magical, incredibly heartwarming and insanely funny. There are a lot of laugh out loud moments in this book involving Tristan’s interactions with the boys. There’s also angst in the form of the internal conflict that eventually arises in one of the characters. The character’s choices will elicit a lot of intense feelings in readers.

What you need to know about The Takeover:
✔ Hot & Steamy romance
✔ Complete stand-alone (yet #2 of The Miles High Club)
✔ Older woman - younger man
✔ Enemies-to-lovers
✔ Young widow with three sons
✔ Hot Wealthy Business Man
✔ Opposites Attract

WRITING STYLE: 5/5
PLOT: 3.5/5
WORLD-BUILDING: 5/5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 4/5
ROMANCE: 4/5
HEAT: 5/5

Many thanks to NetGalley, Montlake Romance and T.L. Swan for an ARC in exchange for an honest book review of “The Takeover”. My thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.

Let me start off by saying this book took me like four times longer to read them normal! You see I listen while reading and as soon as her kids came in the picture, first I fell off my couch then peed a little! Lol I was laughing so hard that I just couldn't stand it I kept having to stop the book and go back to read again because I was laughing to much!! Between the muff cat, woofy the dog and the slightly psychotic kids it's just to much!! My son came in my room and asked if I was ok?!! So please don't read in public because you might have some problems! Lol if you're in the mood for a great book with plenty of laughs this one's for you!! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me! Thank you T.L swan for your wonderful words! This book was awesome!!

"The Takeover" was a funny and romantic romp that definitely had me laughing out-loud! The story focuses on Claire Anderson a widow with 3 kids and her romance with millionaire Tristan Miles. Their first encounter is anything but romantic as Tristan sets up a meeting with Claire to offer to buy her company. Weeks later, Claire encounters Tristan again at a conference that she attends where he is a guest speaker. The banter between Claire and Tristan as they get to know each other and begin a romantic liaison is witty and endearing. The question becomes, can this mismatched couple at very different points in their lives continue their relationship after the conference? If you ask Claire's children the answer is a resounding "No"! The scene where Claire's children first meet Tristan was hysterical. You couldn't help but fall in love with Tristan as he tried to navigate the minefield of roadblocks that her children present to him in order to not only win Claire's heart but their hearts too. My only criticism is that I don't think that the actions of Claire's children were age appropriate in that the two younger children's actions seemed to be of even younger children than they were. Definitely recommend this book for a light and happy read:)

Even better than The Stopover!

I didn’t think I would like this book when I first read the blurb. Despite the fact that I am a single mother, I generally don’t like romance books where the heroine is a single mother. I like the two main characters to be unencumbered. However this book turned out to be both super steamy and utterly hilarious and I loved every minute of it.

The character development was terrific and I ended up loving all of them, including the heroine’s three kids, Fletcher, Harry and Patrick. Or as the Hero Tristan calls them, Fletch, the Wiz and Tricky. The relationship with Tristan and middle child, Harry (The Wiz or Wizard, because of Harry Potter) is especially awesome. Harry is so against Tristan and a bit of a nut, so the way they interact is hilariously funny.

I really enjoyed The Stopover, which was book one in The Miles High series. This book was even better. The relationship between Tristan and Claire was hot and so realistic for how a relationship with a single mother goes. Many of the times they were together in the beginning, the kids stayed with her parents, since she is a widow. Whereas if she were divorced it would have been weekends where the kids were with their father. Tristan isn’t introduced to the kids until a bit later, which is like it should happen in real life.

Tristan is the best book boyfriend I have come across in a while. He is wealthy, powerful, tall, dark, handsome and utterly irresistible. He takes care of Claire and yet can get things so sizzling hot in the bedroom that my kindle is in danger of overheating. I loved Tristan and definitely want him for myself. If only real men were just like him.

The storylines were perfect. There was one about the company Claire runs which her and her husband Wade Anderson started, Claire has been struggling to keep it going so that she can hand it over to her boys when they are old enough. There is the romance storyline between Claire and Tristan, which is extremely romantic and steamy. There is the storyline about Tristan wanting a family of his own, which is poignant and sweet. The storyline about Claire’s kids not wanting an interloper in their lives, which is so funny and charming. Then there is a storyline about his mother wanting something different for her son than a woman with three kids. This book was just so perfect. I loved every minute of it.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

I cried all the tears. Some were good (Tristan surprised me) and some were very sad. How do you know he’s a good guy by the way he treats children especially ones that are not his. Claire’s a widow with three sons who’s company is failing, enter Mr bossy arrogant Tristan Miles. I liked everything about Tristan and Claire together. Her sons do not share my sentiment. The scenes with Tristan and her sons are absolutely hilarious, plenty of hate and payback is a bitch (tick tock). I loved it, it was such a great read that I almost wanted to read again but then I stopped myself because I remembered all the tears.