I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

by Gwyneth Bolton

Book Overview

When childhood rivals Alicia Taylor and Darren Whitman meet again as adults they may not recognize each other, but they do recognize the sparks between them. However, their love is tested when family,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585712914
• ISBN13: 9781585712915
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Genesis Press (MS)
• Length: 387 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic debut novel ... and the follow up story is just as delicious!

In an attempt to save the family name, rebuild the family legacy, hang onto Taylor Publishing, Kyle Taylor arranged a marriage between his daughter, Alicia and Darren, the son of Jonathan Whitman, in order to avoid a hostile takeover. Alicia was only eight years old when her father arranged her marriage to Darren. Alicia was never told of this arrangement and she definitely wouldn't be pleased if she did know. While growing up, Darren was the friend of her brother and in her opinion mean . . . she hated him. Later Alicia developed a crush on Darren only to have her heart crushed when she overheard him say that he didn't like her. His words will come back to haunt him. Darren was twelve years old when the agreement was made between their fathers. In his opinion Alicia was a brat and he made it his mission to antagonize her as much as possible. Years later, Darren had returned home for the summer and enjoyed talking with Alicia until she overheard him deny any feelings for her. Alicia cut him out of her life completely but she was constantly in Darren's thoughts. Darren didn't find out about the arranged marriage to Alicia until the day he graduated from boarding school. His father tried making it sound like a family tradition. Darren had an image of a little girl in pigtails and braces in his head and there's no way he's going to marry "the brat." Instead his mind wanders to a woman he'd met right after graduation whom he'd invited to a party later that night. They hadn't even had time to exchange names. It isn't until they meet up at the party that Alicia admits that she is there attending her cousin's graduation. Darren realizes who she is seconds after she tells him the name of her cousin. For Alicia, recognition takes a few minutes longer and a little taunting from Darren. He's more enthusiastic about the idea of marrying `Licia now, but only if she falls in love with him. No amount of pressure from his father is going to force him into a loveless marriage. Darren knows from Alicia's past stubborn behavior that if she finds out about their fathers' agreement she won't ever give him the chance. With a hip-hop producer, Flex, escorting Alicia to various hot spots, it looks like Darren may not have a chance but he's determined to somehow get Alicia to love him. Gwyneth Bolton's I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME is smart, sassy, and a whole lota fun! I absolutely love Alicia's determinedly stubborn streak and her outright defiance of tradition. She's a strong-willed character who isn't about to allow any man, including her father tell her what to do. Darren is just as determined but not in such an in-your-face way. What I really adore though is that Ms. Bolton's writing transcends color barriers. The characters are brilliantly represented and realistic. This is a wonderful debut story for this obviously talented author. I can't wait for Flex's story now. I'm dying to know more details about his involvement with another art

I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

Kept me singing the old school tune, I'm gonna make you love me, ooh yes I am.

Excellent Debut Romance Novel

I rarely and close to never give reviews but this book was worthy of it. Ms. Bolton delivered on a novel for true romance readers. This book had drama, excitement, jealousy, love, romance, steamy sex scenes and more. This was a story of a true romance that span from the first childhood crush to walking down the aisle later in adulthood. This is one book that I will not donate to my local library but keep in my personal collection because I am sure that I will revisit the Taylor-Whitman families once again the future. I am truly looking forward to future novels from this promising writer.

DYNAMITE READ!!! FIVE STAR READ!!!

Gwyn's writings has captured the raw emotions of her generation and propelled a clever story line in "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me." As a male reader, I was caught up in the plot and the stong imagages of her characters and could not put the book down. There were a lot of moments when I wanted to say to Alicia and Darren, "right on" and on the other hand say "what the hell are you doing, you're going to mess it up." Hats off to you Gwyneth Bolton for capturing your dreams through words. Stay strong and do not let the haters bind your freedom to express love. I've already pre-purchased your December release "Divine Destiny."

Taming of the shrew meets hip hop

You'll truly enjoy this debut novel from Ms. Bolton. It's a new twist on the arranged marriage theme, involving a modern, hip-hop loving, third-wave feminist, and the charming, publishing company heir, that loves her and aims to win her heart. I loved the all the banter between the two characters, and the idea that although Alicia's a debutant from a wealthy Detroit family, she wants to be her own person. This sassy lady sees education as the key to her future, rather than marriage. My kind of heroine. It's fun to watch Darren weave his magic to win her heart. If you're like me and hated to say goodbye to Flex, the hip-hop mogul friend of Alicia and very reminiscent of Sean Combs, good news. It's not the last you've heard of him. Ms. Bolton's next novel will feature Flex and his first love, Sweet Dee, in Sweet Sensations. We can't wait Ms. Bolton!