The Takeover by T.L. Swan a fair four-star read. I had higher hopes for this story and it nearly got a five, but honestly I nearly gave up a couple of times at the begging of the story, and I am glad that I did as it did get better but that false start hurt the read. It could have been me being distracted but it usually takes a lot. I didn’t like Tristan, normally I can find something about a character I don’t like but I struggled with him, I didn’t hate him as much by the end, but I didn’t like him. The only parts I did enjoy about him was his interactions with some of the characters, they made the story but as a character no, just no.

When I picked this book, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I just read the blurb and thought I should give it a try. I thought this book was just going to be about a cold hero with no good personality trait, but what I got was entirely different. I won’t lie at first I didn’t like Tristan, I thought he was just going to be a cold-hearted jerk but he literally stole my heart. I loved how their relationship progressed over time and how he was able to win her sons also ( fletcher, Harry, Patrick) it was so cute to read. Claire was your typical single mother stressed and dog tired, it was clear that she was given too much to handle alone and Tristan came into her life at a very good time. I felt that T.l swan put every detail in this book without leaving anything out maybe it felt a little too long to some people but for me I loved it. I hate reading a book and feeling like it was too short and went a little too fast. But this felt just right for me. Claire annoyed me at times especially towards the end but it wasn’t enough to turn me off. I just loved their banter, they were seriously cute together. I also would have loved an epilogue but well it’s all good.
I am proud to say I didn’t skip any part of this book. It was quite lovely to read and I didn’t get tired at any point.
The only issue thing I can point out was the that some things were too drawn out in the book but that’s just a minor thing.
I recommend for anyone who loves a romance with steam, cute banter and a whole lot of cuteness. Thank you to Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for giving me this arc copy in exchange for an honest review.

A decent enemy to lover romance. T.L. Swan offers readers a glimpse of non-traditional family dynamics and the difficulty in facing grief. Lots of steamy scenes, some laugh out loud moments, and plenty of feels. Overall, a good read.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of #TheTakeover which was read and reviewed voluntarily.

Claire is struggling to keep her late husband’s company alive and to ensure her boys have a legacy to inherit but with Tristan Miles lurking in the shadows waiting for his opportunity to do what he does best, take over flailing companies. Their first encounter was less than amicable, and Claire basically told Tristan to go to hell. Their second encounter, Tristan asks her out and Clair not so eloquently tell him to kiss her ass. Their third encounter throws Claire for a loop where a more charismatic Tristan worms his way into her good graces. A fling in Paris might be just what she needs but as far as Claire is concerned, that’s all it is; fling, a good time, scratching an itch. Tristan has other ideas, one taste of Claire and he’s hooked.
There were quite a few things in this book that gave me pause, one being the language. Nothing bad but just certain words that didn’t quite fit the flow of the book. The characters are American but some of the phrases aren’t things Americans would typically use. Not that this is not a bad thing by any stretch of the imagination, they are just things that stuck out to me. When I read certain phrases, in my head the characters voices suddenly had accents. Occasionally the timelines confused me. For instance, Claire’s oldest son. Claire’s family live in Long Island. Her son is seventeen (soon to be eighteen), and in high school, yet he applies for an internship in the city. At one point it seems like he’s still in high school but doing this full-time internship. There
All of that aside, this book really worked for me! This was a totally shocker for me. Based on how the story started, I just knew I wasn’t going to like him. That coupled by the fact that the Stopover (Jameson’s and Emily’s Story) wasn’t a favorite of mine I wasn’t holding out much hope for this one. But I love a series and I love a series with family, specifically siblings, so I had to give this a try. I enjoyed the journey Claire and Tristan took us on. Things moved a little slow for me in the beginning but then everything just took off. I thought their chemistry was excellent. The banter was great. Claire seemed a little rigid at first, but I liked how she relaxed throughout the story. I will admit, she drove me slightly crazy with her hesitancy and her basically dismissing Tristan’s devotion to her and her kids, but I really enjoyed them together.
I love storyline’s with kids, and I love the way Tristan and Claire’s kids blended in together. He bonded with each kid based on their needs. With Fletcher he helped him navigate that transition from being a kid to becoming a man. With Patrick he connected on a level of a young boy who barely remembered is dad who needs a dad. The Tristan and Harry relationship was by far the most complex and the showdowns between the two of them were but Tristan helped him deal with the issues of missing his dad. I liked the how the “Work Tristan” and “Personal Life Tristan” were separate but came together when it was needed.
The only thing stopping me from giving this book four stars, there were a few scenario’s that were too unrealistic for me and her boys seemed to be a little out of control for me.
There are still two Miles Brothers (Elliot and Christopher) left to learn about, but I think it’s going to be hard for them to top Tristan. Right now, he’s my favorite Miles Brother. I am curious about Elliot’s mystery woman so I’m looking forward to his story.

I liked this book enough to read the first story in this series, Mr Masters. Which I didn’t like as much. For me, this author wrote better as the series developed.
There was enough humour and snark and character and boys being boys for the story to read true.
I did think that her agency was really large – the numbers of employees seemed big, and I did wonder who it was who had given her funds when she had refused so many people – this seemed to be a point that should have been addressed as it enabled her agency to survive longer.
I liked how the story went between the different characters thoughts – this way of looking at interactions and occasions gives, when written well, an extra dimension to the story.

I didn't like this at all. Tristan was a douchebag and Claire doesn't have much of a personality. There really wasn't any relationship development at all and the book was way too long. I actually skimmed the last half so maybe there was something good in there that I missed, but I highly doubt it.

This is my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it.

The set up and dynamic are different to many others in this genre and it worked. The book was long but engaging.

All characters were well described and you can’t help but crush on Tristan. I enjoyed the pranks and genuinely found parts of the book ‘giggle out loud’.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 📚

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A really nice long book that I was over the moon to get my teeth into.

The characters were wonderful, they had so much going for them, children included.

A the story was brilliant, one that had me all over the place, laughing, crying , tense.
Chapter 9 had my rolling in laughter, Tristan meeting Claire’s kids is the type of introduction that no one want . So funny.

If I had a criticism it would be that it felt like it ended on a rush, so much happens in the book, ups and downs.
Then in the last chapter it’s all thrown at you to end the storyline. I could have gone a few more chapters and spaced it a little.
But this is just picking for the sake of it. The whole thing was brilliant and I loved it, every single page.

I’m going to go read Jameson’s book now as this was my first from the author, I intended to read a lot more from her.

I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

Thank you so much for Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange of honest review.

I’ve been a big fan of Ms. Swan book for a while now. Her ability to show the true characters In her books are of the charts.

I love Tristan since The Stopover. His kindness and maturity shows when he exchange words with Emily. I did like Tristan more than Jameson, and from this book i can obviously see why. Tristan is one of the most selfless character i’ve read.

It’s been common to have a single parent dad in romance book and i was quiet shocked when the heroine is a tough single mother with 3 boys who obviously damaged with their passing father. I love the chemistry and how real the conversation between Tristan and Claire. The imperfection of Claire’ body is very sweet and the writer able to put the body positivity aspects beautifully in the book.

Tristan is way mature than his age and its no wonder he fell in love with older woman who shares the same maturity level. Claire is tough and hard working. She is not whiny or dependent. She’s someone to look up to. She is an amazing mother to her boys. I really fell in love with Claire’s personality in the book.

While the romance is written beautifully (with no annoying trait because the characters are so damn mature and like-able) the other thing I absolutely love in this book is the connection between the boys and Tristan. Tristan is an excellent father. His paternal instinct is obviously a turn-on and his approach to the boys is so heartwarming. Damn, Ms. Swan really makes a dreamy character this time.

If you’re looking for a heartwarming romance and family novel, this is for you. I cry my balls out reading all the interaction between Tristan and the boys because it was bloody good. And the way Tristan take care of Claire and the boys shows what a perfect father should looks like.

Hands up to Ms, Swan.

I cant wait for Elliot and the mystery Blonde story who i suspect is the painter.

I am not sure how T.L. Swan did it, but I was laughing out loud while reading this book. This is my first book from this author, and I don't think it will be the last. I have not read the first in the series, and I am looking for after I finish this review.

It's long, as in 450 pages that I read in one sitting, other than getting up to get another cold package of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Yeah, I enjoyed it.

Claire is a widow with three boys and now runs her late husband's media group, Anderson Media, and it is not doing well financially. She finally gives into a meeting with a competing media group, Miles Media, and Tristan Miles dares to offer to buy the company right then and there. Claire refuses and walks out of the room. She even turns in down for a date a few hours later.

Move a few months later, Claire is in France on a Mind Retreat, but she is there to clear her head and just relax. But the opening guest speaker is none other than Tristan Fucking Miles. She attempts to leave, and Tristan recognizes and calls her out to sit down in front of everyone, and she just walks out of the room.

Tristan is an asshole and comes off overbearing, and he gets what he wants. But he does grow or let down his facade the more he pursues and takes care of Claire and her three sons (the pranks they pull on him are hilarious). It's a messy story with lots of starts and stops, but it felt realistic in terms of relationships.

Overall, it was a fun read. The banter was great. Surprisingly, the number of pages for the sons didn't bother me and forced the main characters to show other parts of themselves, which I thought was a good move. Both characters fight to keep what they want but are willing to compromise.

There is a ridiculous amount of sex and the use of motherfucker that only harks back to SNL for me. I am not one for a MILF romance, but I enjoy it. I usually don't enjoy children on the page of a romance, but if the author does it well, I tend not to mind it.

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, MILF, Family

I received an ARC from Netgalley and Montlake for an honest review.

What a fun read! Hilarious at times, heartbreaking and heartwarming at others. I've definitely found a new book-boyfriend with Tristan.

There were a number of things that I rolled my eyes at that weren't realistic or romance cliches (which is what stopped me from rating it 5 stars - it's more like 4.5 start but rounded down to 4. See my GR review for mild spoilers)

That being said; I loved the banter between Tristan and Monica - they had me laughing out loud numerous times, I loved the 3 boys so much, and I LOVED Tristan.
I will definitely be going back to read book #1, and look forward to reading about the rest of the brothers when the series continues.

I absolutely loved this one,. Not a traditional couple but it totally worked. I literally laughed out loud throughout this entire read. Their dynamic and chemistry was unbeatable. I'm not kidding every character in this story was great. Her sons were hilarious and his brothers were also funny. This was one of my top reads for 2020. Claire and Tris start out with him trying to takeover her company. then they run into each other off chance at a conference. From there the story takes off. I absolitely recommend this book.

4.25 stars

I am absolutely loving this Miles High Club series! The Takeover was un and sexy, hilarious at times, enemies-to-lovers with a little sad mixed in, and oy my salty heart!

Where I LOVED The Stopover with Jamison Miles' multiple personalities and his domineering ways. I LOVE The Takeover in so many different but equal ways.

Tristan Miles is the quintessential swoon-worthy millionaire (billionaire?) playboy. He first meets Claire when he is making an offer to buy out her late-husband media company. Claire was widowed 5 years ago quite suddenly and her life's mission has become keeping her husband's memory and company alive. After giving Tristan a solid piece of her mind and leaving, she has to face him again at a seminar in Paris that she is taking as a last-ditch effort to try to keep her business afloat. Tristan is a surprise guest speaker. How embarrassing. As Tristan and Claire are continuously having to interact, Claire finds her animosity turns into a sizzling spark of chemistry that she can no longer resist.

I had so much fun with this one. I loved how the author displays the whole- you have no idea what you're talking about until you're in it. (i.e. kids sound so easy and manageable but when you are actually faced with them, it is a whole new ball game). (Claire tried to warn him. She really did!) The author did an amazing job displaying the crazy shit-show that truly comes with being a parent and trying to make life work. Not just some idealized romance book version of perfect angels that just wanted a daddy to throw the ball with them and learn to spit? or scratch themselves inappropriately? IDK what boys and dads do but it's hardly ever what they should be showing them.

OMG, the scene where Tristan comes over to Claire's house unexpectedly and "meets" the kids for the first time. I was literally crying laughing! Woke my hubby up and everything. Hilarious.

I loved the growth and changes we saw, more so in Tristan, as he started to move from his playboy life and really decide who and what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. Claire kind of remained a shit-show until she was so broken down (grr...) BUT she eventually got there. The relationship that Tristan build with the kids and his progression into an actual full-fledged adult was beautiful.

I absolutely enjoyed The Takeover and cannot wait for the next in the series.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

"That man is the devil and as tempting as sin"
WOW!!! The Takeover by TL Swan was incredible. I could not put this book down once I picked it up (I devoured it in a single sitting). This book takes us on the journey of Tristan Miles and Claire Anderson. Tristan is a wealthy playboy that is used to getting whatever he wants while Claire is a widowed mother of three who is attempting to keep her husband's business (and legacy) afloat. These two spark from the get go as they are introduced while Tristan is attempting to acquire Claire's company. Claire is having none of that and immediately asserts herself as a strong and independent heroine. There are definitely hate vibes (at least on her side) from the beginning and thus Tristan begins his mission to win her over. These two definitely have obstacles to overcome especially as it comes to her three boys. I fell in love with Tristan as Claire did and thoroughly enjoyed his quest to win over the boys (Fletcher, Harry and Patrick were an absolute delight). And the chemistry between the two of them was off the charts!! This book gave me romance, a bit of tears and a touch of comedy and I loved every moment!! This book gave me all the feels and it is an absolute FIVE Star read from TL Swan!

I loved the interaction Tristan has with the three boys. Each child has a very different relationship with Tristan, each relationship is hysterical!

This has been the most entertaining book I have read in quite some time! T.L. Swan is my new favorite author. This story was heartwarming, sweet, exceptional, steamy, funny… the list goes on and on. I laughed and I cried and couldn’t put it down. I truly loved this story.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Fantastic second addition to the Miles family series. T L Swan manages to both needle the thread from The Stopover while ensuring that a new reader could enjoy The Takeover as a standalone. It is difficult to find a book that combines family, sexy scenes, and humor, but this book has all three in spades. Swan also does a masterful job of portraying the different ways grief can impact family members at different times, and doesn't shy away from challenging conversations, making the book that much more realistic. Had a hard time putting this one down - finished it in a day! Swan's best yet.

I don’t remember the last time I laughed out loud this much in a book. I about died when she told him his sexy face was ugly. LOL!!
This book was so dang good. Funny. Heartfelt. Sexy. I laughed a lot. I cried a lot. This is one I’ll definitely recommend to my friends.
Thanks NetGalley for this book!

The second book in the series had me laughing out loud and wiping away tears. This is a great romance book. If you didn't love/like the first one ...you will with this title. Great characters that are likable make this fun to read.

This second book in the Miles High Club was just as enjoyable as the first one "The Stopover."Tristan buys out failing businesses and turn them around, and in this case the widowed mother of three is in his crosshairs. Claire,now running her late husband's company is struggling to turn a profit and refuses to give in gracefully.She is a strong,outspoken and self-convicted businesswoman who doesn't want to disappoint her family by failing.In her interactions with her children , she is soft, indulgent, caring but fair.Her middle child is fearless and to be feared as he goes head to head with Tristan in a case of one-upmanship. I thoroughly enjoyed the pranks and exchanges between them, indulging in some laugh out loud moments and frequent chuckles.It takes a special person to take on a ready-made family that was faltering and restore them to some semblance of normalcy without even realizing how you are being changed too.This was a wonderful novel with a witty and smooth writing style.Will be reading all her other works.