I really liked this book about Connor and Beth's past romance being rekindled seven years later. It starts off in the past or the begining of Connor and Beth's love life. They are at the hometown highschool football game cheering on a victorious win when it is made clear that Beth has had a crush on Connor for years. Even if he is five years older than her, the same age as her older brother, and her older brother's best friend. After the game both of them go to a popular burger joint to get food and decide to go to Makeout point. But not to makeout, obviously, hmm. But to look at the scenery, talk and what not. Right! Of course, after talking a good bit one of them makes a move and they hook up. Now the interesting part is that after Connor takes her home he doesn't contact her again. Finito! Done. Wam Bam thank you ma'am! Beth moves on, graduates college, starts a job and lives away from home. She never forgives Connor and never really goes home because she would rather avoid him at all costs. Seven years later her older brother is getting married and Beth must attend. So does Connor. Sparks ignite when the two meet again. But Beth holding unto her hostility of Connor treats him coldly.

leído el 07/05/2012

i was super bored and had no network so i decided i’d be a perfect time to read this book, but I was very much disappointed. This book was very rushed and low-key boring. I feel like every other book has this exact plot line and it’s just so cliché but other than that, it was OK.

I found a diamond in my TBR stack... a FANTASTIC book that, to me, was not a typical SD. No siree. It was way more than I even imagined. Boy is girl's older brother's best friend, like one of the family, and girl has the hots for boy in high school. After a game one night girl and boy grab something to eat, go park and eat, then act on their attractions and have sex. Girl is thinking boy is just as enamored as she is, but boy never calls. Seven years later... girl is home for her brother's wedding, and boy is the best man. Girl and boy dance at wedding, and boy's live-in girlfriend(LIG) at the time sees there's more than meets the eye and confronts boy. Girl is the reason why LIG and boy aren't married but rather only living together, she sees it plain as day and breaks it off. Boy doesn't feel so bad because he knows it's the truth. Boy gets kicked out of and needs to find a place to stay, so girl's older brother/boy's best friend says he can stay at his place while he and the new wife are on their honeymoon. Girl gets slobbering drunk because of boy and their past, trying to forget it all. Girl wakes up the next morning goes into the kitchen and sees boy standing in her brother's kitchen. Heh heh. Sparks fly in more ways than one, and at first she wants to leave but then ends up staying. They spend time together, get their freak on, resolve the past. Girl leaves back to job in LA, boy realizes he's in love with her. Boy talks with best friend, best friend/girl's brother tells him to go for it. Boy tracks down girl in LA, declares his love, proposes, she accepts, wants to move back home, and they live happily ever after. SIGH. Lovely. One I highly recommend.

Seven years ago Beth Curtis lost her virginity to her brother's best friend, Connor Riordan. Five years older, Beth had been crushing after him since she turned 13. But after that one night, she never heard from Connor again. Focusing on her schooling, Beth finished law school and moved to LA and become a top lawyer, only coming home when it was a must. Her brother's wedding was one of those 'must' times. Having to come face to face with Connor brought back painful memories that she's been trying to put behind her. Incidentally, both Beth and Connor end up staying at her brother's house while he is on his honeymoon. While stuck together they start working on a project, go out on the town, and finally give into the passion that has been there for years, but afterwords, Beth has a secret pain that she finally tells Connor.

i gave this book 3.5 stars

Seven-Year Seduction by Heidi Betts is a fairly quick read, a great choice for those with limited reading time. Ms. Betts has delivered a well-written book. I especially liked the characters in this story. Beth and Connor's tale is loaded with drama, humor and spice. I enjoyed reading Seven-Year Seduction and look forward to reading more from Heidi Betts in the future. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
I read a print copy of this book.

Tiene una linda historia, un amor de juventud y un reencarnación posterior que lleva 7 años esperando latente que en cuanto se vuelven a ver cara a cara, resurge de las cenizas trayendo consigo un pasado doloroso pero una perspectiva de futuro mucho mejor.

I enjoyed the back story and how they got to where they are today but that being said; Connor was a jerk.  He lived with his girlfriend for 3 years, dated for 6 and in a few days he is done.  That part of the story bothered me.  Take the live in girlfriend out and just have her a wedding date story would not have missed a beat.

Beth Curtis adored Connor Riordan, her brother's best friend. She had been secretly in love with him for years. Once, Connor and Beth give into an unexpected moment of passion. Beth was sure that this was just the beginning of her and Connor's new relationship, so she couldn't have been more stunned or hurt when Connor goes out of his way to avoid her after that night.

Seven years have past, years where hurt feelings and bitterness have caused Beth to avoid Connor. Now a high powered entertainment attorney, Beth is home for her bother's wedding, and Connor is his best man. Forced to spend time with the man who hurt her so badly is not Beth's idea of a good time. Connor knows that he made a mistake seven years ago. He's spent years trying to get Beth to give him a chance to apologize, but she's made it impossible by not even spending a moment alone with him.

Now they are forced to share a house while Beth's brother is on his honeymoon. Connor is determined to use this opportunity to get Beth to forgive him so that they can return to the friendship they had before that night. However, Connor never expects to find that the passion between them is stronger than ever. He quickly discovers that friendship is the last thing he wants from Beth. But can he convince her to forgive him for the mess he made of things in the past and take a chance on him?

I have to say that I am loving Heidi Betts! She is quickly becoming my favorite Silhouette author. Seven Year Seduction is the perfect quick romance fix! Both Connor and Beth have to face the past before they can work on the future, giving the story a great deal of emotional depth. The passion that burns between them makes for scintillating love scenes. Readers of contemporary romance will most definitely find themselves satisfied by Seven Year Seduction.

Melissa

Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Connor made a mistake by not contacting Beth after their night together. Beth was angry, miserable for years because of it and the consequences of that night. She comes home for her brother's wedding after avoiding coming home because didn't want to run into Connor. Connor is all hot for her right off the bat - even though he's attending the wedding with his girlfriend of 6 years, live-in for 3. Now that "the one" is back he doesn't seem to have any problem getting over the girlfriend super quick - avoids talking to her. That came off very jerk-like besides his past sins.

I normally like Heidi's books but this one didn't do it for me.