Come a Little Bit Closer

San Francisco Sullivans, Book 7

By: Bella Andre

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky

Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

In Come a Little Bit Closer, the new book in Bella Andre's New York Times and USA Today best-selling series about the Sullivan family, movie star Smith Sullivan can't afford any distractions. He's staking his entire reputation on his new film...but he can't stop thinking about Valentina Landon and the fire he sees smoldering just beneath the surface.

Valentina isn't averse to sensual pleasure, or even to the idea of finding true love, but as a Hollywood business manager she's watched too many smart women fall for actors...only to be torn apart when the fairytale comes to its inevitable end.

But when intense weeks together on set turn their heated attraction into red-hot flames of passion, Smith knows he has to find a way to convince Valentina to let him get a little bit closer. Close enough to completely steal her heart...the way she's stolen his from the start.

The first 6 books in the Sullivan series are also available: The Look of Love (Chase), From This Moment On (Marcus, Can't Help Falling in Love (Gabe), I Only Have Eyes For You (Sophie), If You Were Mine (Zach), and Let Me Be the One (Ryan).

©2012 Oak Press, LLC (P)2013 Oak Press, LLC

Critic reviews

"I am so glad I found this series and if you haven't read Andre yet, you are seriously missing out! Andre will make you laugh, turn you on with her incredibly seductive heroes and of course, make you fall in love with each book! Definitely an auto-buy author for me!" (Under the Covers Book Reviews)

"Each book is so remarkable and you really come to love the characters. This series is incredible. It's one of my favorites. If you haven't started them yet, you are missing out!" (Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews)

"I am in love with the Sullivans. Each novel in the companion series is unique, just like the siblings. However, there is one thing that all of the novels have in common: THEY ARE ALL AMAZING!" (Reading, Eating & Dreaming Book Reviews)

So sensual

Any additional comments?

amazing book, I listen to it while training in the gym. gives me that energy boost, with all the emotions in the story, the weights feel lighter in the gym.

Like fingernails down the blackboard!

What made the experience of listening to Come a Little Bit Closer: The Sullivans, Book 7 the most enjoyable?

I usually enjoy listening to Sullivan books but I was really disappointed with this one. The plot was great and the characters were well developed but something about this book just made me cringe. The storyline was slow and shallow - I think Smith deserved better.

Would you recommend Come a Little Bit Closer: The Sullivans, Book 7 to your friends? Why or why not?

I would not recommend this book simply because I did not enjoy it.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

The narration was awful - not a precise or descriptive word but the best I can come up with. Eva's narration was breathy and overly smooth - very little substance to it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I tried really hard to finish this book because I think Smith deserved it - but alas it was not to be. I have this book on my kindle and I will try and finish it using the written copy.

Any additional comments?

I wish I had taken time to read all the book reviews - though I probably would still have given the book the benefit of the doubt - after all it was Smith's book.

So Sexy Smith

If you could sum up Come a Little Bit Closer: The Sullivans in three words, what would they be?

Strong,sexy, and tender

Who was your favorite character and why?

smith, strong and sexy, and still very tender. Gifts every day!

What aspect of Eva Kaminsky’s performance would you have changed?

Her male voice is ok, but her female voice get a bit mushy/breathy or it could be the dialogue. I like the stories,and just put up with her voice. She does a spot on Aussie voice that is great. Maybe she should read these stories in that voice so doesn't get so breathy sounding. It is way too much

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when the movie hero, brings baby booties to the film heroine

Any additional comments?

very clever of the author to make a movie with our hero...I was waiting for Smith's and Ryan's story and I think the Author really got into the swing of better writing in these two stories. Enjoy

One of The Most Romantic Romance I've Read

I just fell in love with Smith and Valentina! From the minute Smith falls in love I was captivated, and the wonder of their growing love just lights up the pages!! I was completely charmed by this book!!

TOO MUCH NARRATION

Is there anything you would change about this book?

YES, this book is narrated way too much. The story does not flow . . . too much he felt this, she said that, the rest of the books let the story tell it much better. I found myself saying just let him tell her, but instead it was . . . "he wanted to say this".

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Not surprising

Did Eva Kaminsky do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, always does

Do you think Come a Little Bit Closer: The Sullivans needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Go back to telling your story and stop telling us so much about the feelings under the story.

Smith deserved so much better

Any additional comments?

I have listened to all of the Sullivan novels and I was really excited to see what was in store for Smith. His character has only been hinted at in previous books, and I was very interested to find out more. As in most Sullivan books, the Sullivan chases and the other runs, but I just could not find anything likeable about Val. Why would Smith even be interested in her? I didn't even finish the book. At about 75% through, I didn't care if they got together or not.

A truly beautiful love story.

Bella Andre has the magic touch with this series. So touching, and so well written! I can't wait to hear Lori's story.

Pretty Uneventful

Not every sibling can be as adorable as Zach so I guess we have to be forgiving in some ways but this was my least favorite of the series. Pretty uneventful, totally predictable and way too much narration. I do look forward to Lori's story which I hope will be out soon.

Finally

I am so exited that we finally got to hear more about this character! I am still loving this series, and can't wait to keep going.
All in all a great story.

A complete story and romance

This was a great story. More detail than. You feel the passion of the characters.