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by Carsen Taite (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 276 ratings
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Judge Camille Avery, newly appointed to the federal court, is finally back on her dream career path. She’s determined not to let any mistakes, past or future, get in her way, but a complex murder case and undeniable attraction to her rebellious law clerk threaten Camille’s carefully planned future at every turn.

Attorney West Fallon is a social justice crusader, reluctant to put her career plans on hold to clerk for a federal judge, even if the judge is the man who saved her life. When he’s suddenly forced to retire, West is stuck clerking for Judge Camille Avery, an infuriatingly stubborn—okay, brilliant, intense, and sexy—law-and-order jurist who seems just as unhappy to be saddled with her.

As Camille and West explore their growing desire and challenge the boundaries of their work and personal relationships, a big case threatens to destroy both their careers. Can their love survive?
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Lambda Literary Award finalist Carsen Taite is on a mission: spin tales with plot lines as interesting as the true, but often unbelievable stories she encountered in her career as a criminal defense lawyer. She is the author of numerous short stories and over a dozen novels.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073WCJ8DF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bold Strokes Books (August 15, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1399 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 276 ratings

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Carsen Taite's goal as an author is to spin tales with plot lines as interesting as the cases she encountered in her career as a criminal defense lawyer. She is the award-winning author of over a dozen novels of romantic intrigue including the Luca Bennett Bounty Hunter series and the Lone Star Law Series. Learn more at www.carsentaite.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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M.Luria
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2021
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Engaging characters, beautiful romance, intricate story - everything I love in a book. Carson Taite weaves a wonderful story that stays with you long after the last word is read.
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ELyse G
4.0 out of 5 stars Wow wow wow
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2017
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This book was amazing. I have read a few LGBT books. But this one was really a page turner. I loved the way Taite wrote about the internal struggle between remaking professional in a work environment and the desire to love and feel all in one. The opportunities that presented themselves but the Big Bang at the end was a perfect and romantic ending. Makes me still wonder what would have happened if Camille and West had ignored their feelings and saw other people. Would fate bring them back together? I look forward to reading more by you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very well done!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2017
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I like the way Carsen Taite writes her courtroom related stories. With such details. Makes me think she was one hell of an attorney! The characters were well developed and the plot well thought out. Overall, a well written story! Well done!
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Curtie
3.0 out of 5 stars Not a believable love story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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Obviously I have the minority opinion after reading the other reviews.

I think "lust love" can set in at first glance - but real, sustained love happens when core values and beliefs are shared. These two have everything going against them: no shared life experiences, entirely different upbringings, unequal financial holdings, significant age differences, and they are at entirely different stages in their careers. Had the author chosen to showcase their similarities rather than their obvious differences, I might have bought into the love story.

The author is a gifted storyteller and engages the reader in her tale. But for me, the premise of a just graduated, street-smart law clerk being the love interest of a well-off, much older poised federal judge just doesn't ring true.

I was interested in the Sadie/Camille story possibility that was dropped. Too bad. A story of two successful powerful women coming together would have been more interesting and believable.
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Kendall Jamison
5.0 out of 5 stars I've fallen in love with this author.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017
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Carsen Taite is an unbelievable writer.
The story pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. While it's not much of a mystery who's doing what, the why makes for an awesome read. Can't wait to read more of here work.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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Probably an unlikely combo in life but made for a pretty good story. I enjoyed it more than the last couple by this author.
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017
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I really enjoyed Sidebar by Carsen Taite. It is a great story with great characters. Loved West's story about overcoming a hard childhood. The case Camille and West were working on was also interesting.
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J. Baker
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2017
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I liked it, but not as well as some of the author's others
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Cooper
4.0 out of 5 stars A glimpse into a judge's quarters.
Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2017
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I hadn't read a Carsen Taite novel in a while and thought I'd check this one out. Well written and edited. The plot was fast paced enough and there was enough chemistry between the two main characters to keep me interested. I did find the relatively short time period this covers a little unrealistic (yes, I know it's a romance, but nevertheless) and the plot twist interesting but amateurish given the character involved.

Despite this I quite enjoyed it. I liked the characters and what they stood for. I also don't know a lot about law clerks and what they do for judges so I found that interesting.
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kv
3.0 out of 5 stars Nicht mehr als drei
Reviewed in Germany on August 19, 2017
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Die Zusammenfassung gibt viel bereits her über den Inhalt, verweise auch auf Rezensionen bei Amazon.com.
Ist ein typisches Buch des Genres. Abzug da nur eine kurze zeitliche Spanne abgehandelt wird, nämlich ein paar Wochen. Ist für mein Empfinden zu kurz und das Ganze zu schnell. Des Weiteren Abzug, da manches als wichtig mal aufgebracht wird, dann aber nicht vertieft oder überhaupt aufgeklärt wird, wie zum Beispiel Wests Tattoos und deren Bedeutung. Erwähnt, aber nicht weiter darauf eingegangen als es die Chance gab. Schade.
Cover des Buches passt m.E. auch nicht ganz. An sich guter Ansatz, gut editiert, gute Charaktere, aber eben Mängel und zu wenig rund. Spannungsbogen existent, aber eben nicht ganz durchgehalten. Daher nicht mehr als 3 Sterne.
Kaufempfehlung nicht unbedingt, es gibt bessere Bücher. Leseempfehlung jein, wenn jemand Zeit hat und es mal ein verregnetes Wochenende zu überbrücken gibt.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2017
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Great read
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Pp
2.0 out of 5 stars Very very boring
Reviewed in India on September 1, 2017
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I wish the legal mumbo jumbo was less and the plot was more solid. Characters were interesting but didnt make justice to them
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced
Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2017
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I was hoping the story will continue a little bit longer...its well written.
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