A year ago, Randi was devastated when her fiancé decided he wasn't ready for marriage. Now her business is in trouble, and she needs to raise funds to save it. She travels to Italy, and gets the money she needs. Randi returns too late. Her company has been taken over by her ex-fiancé, Jake Mathews. He proposes they get married to present a united front to the industry, with him signing over 50% of the business to her in return. But whilst Randi realizes she still loves Jake, he is still keeping something from her. But what?

Mary Suzanne's The Takeover is a charming novella that provides the reader with an enjoyable, quick read. The two characters are fairly well developed, with the story being told mostly from Randi's point of view. The plot is well paced, and the tale itself is well written. This romance is rather sweet, with an unexpected plot twist or two. As a reader, you will appreciate Jake's astuteness and feelings for Randi, though you can sympathize with what Randi goes through upon learning she is no longer owner of her company. There are some sex scenes, which do get described though not crudely. The Takeover is a very good read, perfect if you are a romance lover with little time to spare or fancy a quick little something.


Reviewed by: Elizabeth