Owning Violet

The Fowler Sisters Series- Book 1

By Monica Murphy

Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy begins a sexy new contemporary romance series—perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase—that introduces three sisters born to wealth, raised to succeed, ready to love, destined to make waves.

I’ve moved through life doing what’s expected of me. I’m the middle daughter, the dutiful daughter. The one who braved a vicious attack and survived. The one who devoted herself to her family’s business empire. The one who met an ambitious man and fell in love. We were going to run Fleur Cosmetics together, Zachary and I.

Until he got a promotion and left me in the dust. Maybe it’s for the best, between his disloyalty and his wandering eye. But another man was waiting for me. Wanting me. He too has an overwhelming thirst for success, just like Zachary—perhaps even more so. He’s also ruthless. And mysterious. I know nothing about Ryder McKay beyond that he makes me feel things I’ve never felt before.

One stolen moment, a kiss, a touch . . . and I’m hooked. Ryder’s like a powerful drug, and I’m an addict who doesn’t want to be cured. He tells me his intentions aren’t pure, and I believe him. For once, I don’t care. I’m willing to risk everything just to be with him. Including my heart. My soul.

My everything.

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Michel’s Review

Owning Violet is the first book in the new Fowler Sisters Series by Monica Murphy.  Unlike her other series, the Fowler Sisters Series is a bit darker and a bit edgier.  It has a more mature feel and the plot is more adult subject matter. The content of this series is much more erotic than previous Monica Murphy books. The focus of the Fowler Sisters is three sisters and their legacy, the Fleur Cosmetics Company.

Violet Fowler is the middle sister.  She is the dependable, pliable, and weaker of the three sisters.  She has experienced an act of violence that left her broken. She is now viewed as the fragile and weakest of the three sisters.  She overcame the horrific crime committed against her and survived.  While her family viewed her breakdown as a weakness and scandal to the family name, she held it all inside and became determined to become stronger.  She has focused on her legacy, her career at Fleur Cosmetics.  She has diligently put in her time, worked hard, and proved her place in the company.  She is destined to run Fleur Costmetics in the future.  There are people that don’t want her to take her rightful place in the company and will do anything to prevent it.

Violet has been dating Zachery Laurence for two years.  He is an up and coming executive in the Fleur Company.  On paper he is the perfect match for her.  Together they could be a powerful force in the future of the Fleur Cosmetics company.  Off paper, he is the worst kind of boyfriend any woman could have.  He is self absorbed, treats Violet like she is a useless piece of feminine fluff, and is known for his infidelity.  Violet knows about his infidelities but looks the other way because her father is impressed with Zachery.  She has hopes that once they become engaged that Zachery will change.  Zachery has been using Violet to climb the corporate ladder.  He disregards Violet’s feelings and has very little respect for her.

Ryder McKay has been with Fleur Cosmetics for about the same amount of time as Zachery Laurence.  Zachery Laurence is his rival and business enemy.  Zachery Laurence has gotten the promotion that he wants.  Zachery Laurence is getting the London position.  Ryder has worked just as hard and proved himself.  He views Zachery’s climb to the top as a result of his relationship with Violet.  Ryder has had enough, he is ruthless enough to play dirty.  He is going to take away Zachery’s promotion.  He is going to take Violet away from Zachery.

Ryder enlists the help of his mentor, Pilar Vasquez.  Pilar will go after Zachery and prove his treachery while he is seducing Violet.  Pilar’s one condition is that Ryder completely breaks Violet.  She wants her out of the way.  Ryder is a bit uneasy with Pilar’s conditions but agrees.

As the treachery unfolds and the players start their games, Violet will prove that she is a force to reckoned with.  She may appear weak on the surface, but beneath it all is a woman with the strength of steel.  Ryder is in for the surprise of his life.  Violet is going to break him.  Violet knows the game Zachery is playing and once she’s had enough, she will bring him to his knees.  The only thing that Violet, Ryder, and Zachery did not see coming was Pilar.  Pilar has an agenda of her own.  It could very well destroy them all.

Through all of this, Ryder and Violet will find they have more in common than their rivals.  They will find love in the oddest and most erotic way.

Owning Violet was sizzling hot.  The intimate scenes burned up the pages.  The story plot was intricately woven and kept the reader guessing.

Monica Murphy has once again delivered another fantastic book.  Her writing talent is amazing.  I am impressed that she can write so many different genres and keep the readers captivated.  The Fowler Sisters series is by far the most erotic series she has written and she pulled it off with flying colors.

I can’t wait to read the next book in the Fowler Sisters Series.

About Monica Murphy:

I write books. I have the best job ever. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Writer of new adult contemporary romance-ish stuff. Published with Avon and Bantam. Mom and wife. Native Californian.

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