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Billionaire and rumored hacker Blake Landon has already made his fortune in software, and he's used to getting what he wants with very little resistance. Captivated by Erica's drive and unassuming beauty, he's wanted nothing more since she stepped into his boardroom. Determined to win her over, he breaks down her defenses and fights for her trust, even if that means sacrificing a level of control he's grown accustomed to.
But when Blake uncovers a dark secret from Erica's past, he threatens not just her trust, but the life she's fought so hard to create.
Karen_E
Posted Tue Sep 10 00:00:00 EDT 2013
4.5 Stars
Hardwired by Meredith Wild is a love a story and so much more. The book is told in first person by Erica Hathaway; she is a fresh graduate from Harvard University, entrepreneur of her own Internet start-up fashion site–the company that she has poured her life into imagining and creating out of nothing. The company is her passion. She is alone in the world except for her mom’s best friend Maria and her two business partners, Allie and Sid.
Enter Blake Landon; he literally bumps into Erica, and the sensual sparks fly. Sexy and devilishly handsome, he is every woman’s fantasy man. The bump is short and sweet, but it leaves Erica with fantasy material, as the girl has no time for a social life. Psst, he is a billionaire control freak but a likeable billionaire control freak. He is going to have problems with ‘all career’ Erica and that is just how it is going to be. Her company is her single-minded focus, and she is a driven individual; she doesn’t have time for a man. So begins the journey of Erica and Blake meeting.
What I like about this book is that the plot was multifaceted. First you had the story line of Erica and her partners trying to get capital to grow their business. Erica and her partners Sid and Allie are having growing pains. They are all newly graduated from Harvard and expected to make their lives in the big bad non-academic world of real life. Each of the partners aren’t just cardboard cut out place holders in for the main romance plot. They are three-dimensional characters who have their own lives. Sid isn’t as fleshed out as Allie, but I expect that to happen as the series progresses.
Then, of course, you have the love story between Blake and Erica. No, this isn’t ‘I fall at your feet and worship you because you are a billionaire time’ for Erica. This is ‘I fight tooth and nail to ignore the pull for the billionaire and stand up for myself time’ for Erica. Hey, the girl is a scotch drinker, and I expected nothing less. If she would have drank one of those fruity drinks, then all bets were off. Now I just need to know her brand to know how committed I will be to Erica. Yes, I’m a Scotch snob. Sue Me.
Then there was a very interesting plot twist in the book revolving around Erica’s past, and guess what? I am not going to spoil it for anyone. But boy, it is a big blow-up-the-book type twist. This was an enjoyable book with characters I can’t wait to read more about, as there is a sequel coming entitled Hardpressed.
19 out of 20 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Tue Sep 10 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Fantastic book! Well written....thoroughly enjoyed. Excited for book 2 release!
9 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Thu Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I loved the book excited to see what Hardpressed will bring!!!
8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I LOVED HARDWIRED
Didn't seem to have any problems on my Nook they must have fixed what ever the problem was. Anyways I couldn't put the book down. This is my new favorite author for sure! Totally in love with Blake!!
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I couldn't put this book down! I can't wait for Hardpressed to come out!!
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2013
THE BOOK LOOKS GREAT ON NOOK NOW!!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! There was a bug on NOOK copies ordered before the 12th of September. If you ordered before then you can just "LEND" your copy to yourself and it'll be the new bug free version.
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2013
WORTH THE WAIT! Can't wait to read Hardpressed next! Thank you for finally making this book available for Nook readers!! I waited a couple months to read Hardwired and it did not disappoint! I LOVED THIS BOOK!
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Tue Sep 10 00:00:00 EDT 2013
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! Can't wait for Hardpressed!
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Mon May 26 00:00:00 EDT 2014
2 Stars. Book + Reviews = Disappointed!
I purchased this book because B&N showed it in the "Customers Who Bought This Also Bought" section. I enjoyed Shayla Black''s novels and the Fifty Shades Trilogy (lacked writing skills, but it was entertaining) and books similar to this genre, so the high ratings and positive feedback about this novel enticed me.
I was disappointed from beginning to end. It wasn't anything refreshing, in fact, it felt like a copycat version of Fifty Shades. Rich guy with issues, young girl with issues - it's been done many times before. Also, the characters and their relationship felt rushed. Erica seemed bipolar - one minute she lusts for Blake, then she despises him...it's a smorgasbord of shallow emotions that left me confused. If you really want to read this, I suggest purchasing the Nook version so you don't waste your money on the paperback.
Happy reading! =)
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sat Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2014
This was a watered down version of Fifty Shades. I was disappointed by the writing. The story copied elements from Fifty but to me could not capture the feeling of passion. Okay read.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2013
The character relationship is strained and left me wondering if sexual attraction is enough to base a relationship on. I love how the characters walls started to come down. I would have liked more character building to appreciate the dynamics. Main character seems beyond naive in her actions. Dispite all that I am beyond anxious to see where the author chooses to take these two.
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Wed Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2013
When I came to page 20, right before the page break, I noticed that the a line continued off the page and apparently a bunch happened that I've missed because after the break, they're discussing the fun night they had. I really wish i could sewer exactly what they were talking about.
3 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Sun Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2014
Really enjoyed this one. The characters and the story were well developed and the writing was very good. The background story was quite original, setting it apart from the stereorypical billionaire-meets-poor-girl type of romance. The heroine was smart and independent, which was a welcome departure from the lacklustered heroines of most romance books. Add to that the suspense surrounding the primary and secondary characters, and you get an intriguing plot intertwined with a scorching romance that keeps you turning pages. I already bought the sequel book and look forward to reading it.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri Sep 13 00:00:00 EDT 2013
Meredith Wild is my new favorite author! I just loved Hardwired! LOVE BLAKE! I hope that Hardpressed gets released on Nook soon!!!!
2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Same theme as the Fifty Shades and Crossfire series (dominating rich guy, troubled past...yada yada yada). Overall not a bad story, good enough I plan to continue on to the next book. Lacks the depth you get from Fifty Shades and I found myself really not feeling the emotional connection between the characthers.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Thu May 08 00:00:00 EDT 2014
This is not fifty shades of grey. Yes blake is a controling rich guy who likes bdsm but thats were the similarities end. Although it wasnt what i expected i fell in love with the charaters. It was a good book the only problem i had was that the walls they built keeping others out came down way to fast.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Tue May 06 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Someone said this book was kind of like Fifty shades of grey(really)... please tell me what pages or chapters y'all was reading. Worsted Ever!!!! No star's but that one
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted Fri May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Great Book. I could not put it down
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Posted Sat Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2014
Good read
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Posted Sun Oct 05 00:00:00 EDT 2014
This read has been enjoyable the best story in a long time....can't wait to read all of the books.
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Billionaire and rumored hacker Blake Landon has already made his fortune in software, ...