Come a Little Bit Closer

San Francisco Sullivans, Book 7

De: Bella Andre

Narrado por: Eva Kaminsky

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).

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"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)

A little cheesy but still great

This is another great addition to the Sullivan series as we follow Smith Sullivan's journey to find true love. It has Bella Andre's characteristic upbeat feel that will make you smile as well as steam up your glasses. The underlying plot of a woman who doesn't want to get involved with an actor, is strong enough to carry the story, but there are several spots in the book where the dialog is just cheesy enough to warrant an eye roll. That said you can't help but fall in love with the characters and wish your family was as perfectly imperfect as the Sullivans. Eva Kaminsky continues to do a good job as narrator, though I do wish she would try some other technique for a male voice than to lower it to a whisper. I find that running the story on 1.25x speed is just right for not changing the inflections, but keeping things moving along. If you want an author who is nearly as funny and can create interesting characters like Nora Roberts, but with 3x the steam, Bella Andre is a sure bet.

Movie stars and women who avoid them

Setting: San Francisco, contemporary
Genre: Romance
Narration: Eva Kaminsky provides her usual performance. Average vocal range, not great with male voices.
Now for the story. This is third person, from Smith and Valentina's points of view. Smith Sullivan is a famous, hunky movie star. All those Sullivan men are gorgeous, but he is probably the best-looking of the lot. He is in SF to produce, direct, and act in a movie. Valentina Landon is the older sister and watchdog for her little sister, Tatiana, who is playing the female lead in the movie. Tatiana is 21, and not an air-head. Anyway, Smith is very attracted to Valentina, more based on her personality because she downplays her looks, wanting to appear professional. She is attracted to Smith because he turns out to be down to earth, and he actually has a personality of his own rather than one based on the character he portrays in the movie. However, she will not date anyone in the film industry. But he works his charms, she goes out with him anyway, then etc. It's a lovely little love story.
What bothered me about it? It's the movie they are filming. When have you, while watching a movie, known what the characters were thinking and feeling? Every time, because it is shown to you by action and dialogue (if it's a good film). In this case, the author doesn't show the dialogue and action so much as tell it. She tells you what the characters being played by Smith and Tatiana are thinking and feeling. I believe the "real" people should experience internal thoughts and feelings based on the action and dialogue being filmed.
Worth the credit if you are listening to the series.

This is my last review of The Sullivans. I read #8, Lori's story, on my iPad. I found it less compelling than the others, as though Ms Andre was getting tired.
I also read #9, the beginning of the Seattle Sullivans. I liked it a lot. I don't know how much interaction there is between the two families, so you may be able to read those as a different series. There are only 4 or 5 of the Seattle family. Apparently, #10 is the story of the parents of the 8 SF Sullivans. I believe all of them are on audio, but if I get them, it will be a while.

Smith's story

Any additional comments?

I have listened to all the Sullivan books and this is another sticky sweet loving story. Smith is another hot Sullivan sibling. He's a huge movie star, He falls hard for Valentina and she for him, they just can't keep there hands of each other. There is no big dram's in this book just a lot of sex and should i - shouldn't i let myself fall in love stuff. Another easy and pleasant listen with Eva Kaminsky great narration.

Lovin this series

Love me some Sullivan’s been a great series, looking forward to the next one... I enjoy family series and this is a great one

Come a Little Closer

This book is a little confusing compared the test of Bella Andre's books. I kind of lost interest on this book after the first couples of chapters. Also it's hard to flow when it's the filming story and it's the actual story of this book. I find the story of this book kinda boring. I hope the next story is more fun and interesting.

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.