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onebluereader's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
Call on Me is the latest standalone novel in Roni Loren's Loving on the Edge series. I absolutely love this series, and would recommend reading these in order if you can though it isn't necessary. I love seeing each of the characters get their own story though, and it is always nice to see familiar faces as the series progresses. I have to say that I have been dying to get my hands on Pike's story though ever since I first read about him, and he was better than I ever expected. It is so hard for me to pick a favorite book or character here (because they are all so great!), but I really think that Pike might be it if I absolutely had to choose!
Pike Ryland is not looking forward to helping out with the kids charity project that he promised his friend he would do, but he wouldn't back out of a promise to a friend. Pike doesn't handle children well though, so when he first meets Oakley Easton he is already off to a bad start. Things quickly go from bad to worse when he flirts with her and she wants nothing to do with him. All Oakley wants to do is provide for her daughter and to make enough money to stop having to work her night job. When Pike stumbles onto her night job, he figures it is the perfect in to get what he wants, her calling his name. But when things quickly change from sexy encounters on the phone to passion in person, they both begin fear that they won't be able to stop from falling hard.
I really loved Pike! I knew I had liked him before, but really getting to know him here showed just how much we had yet to see from him. He had so much going on beneath the surface, and I really felt for all that he had been through. He was such a deep guy and I loved his honesty. He was sweet and kind, but also so sexy and fun. I really liked that he was so supportive of Oakley and he didn't judge her. Oakley was so easy to like. She was strong and feisty, and yet she was also able to give control up easily. Pike brought out a really great side to her, and he allowed her to trust him to take care of her and let her mind shut down for awhile. I couldn't get enough of these two together, and they were beyond hot! Seriously though my Kindle might overheat a few times throughout this one, but I have come to expect that with any book from Roni Loren! She always brings the heat, and that was no exception here. But beyond just the sexy times, I really loved seeing Pike and Oakley connecting past just the bedroom and I was so glad that Pike made her daughter a part of that as well.
Overall, this was another great addition to this series and I would be absolutely fine if Roni never ended it! I love these characters so much, and I never seem to get enough of them. Pike was fantastic and I loved seeing a different side to him, but it was also really great to see more of Foster here and how things were going for him. I also really loved getting to see more of Oakley's brother and how things had progressed for him as well. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this series, and if you haven't read any of them yet you are definitely missing out! This story was great and I am already anxious for more from Roni. She has quickly become one of my go-to authors for a great steamy story, and she never disappoints!
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
Call on Me is the latest standalone novel in Roni Loren's Loving on the Edge series. I absolutely love this series, and would recommend reading these in order if you can though it isn't necessary. I love seeing each of the characters get their own story though, and it is always nice to see familiar faces as the series progresses. I have to say that I have been dying to get my hands on Pike's story though ever since I first read about him, and he was better than I ever expected. It is so hard for me to pick a favorite book or character here (because they are all so great!), but I really think that Pike might be it if I absolutely had to choose!
Pike Ryland is not looking forward to helping out with the kids charity project that he promised his friend he would do, but he wouldn't back out of a promise to a friend. Pike doesn't handle children well though, so when he first meets Oakley Easton he is already off to a bad start. Things quickly go from bad to worse when he flirts with her and she wants nothing to do with him. All Oakley wants to do is provide for her daughter and to make enough money to stop having to work her night job. When Pike stumbles onto her night job, he figures it is the perfect in to get what he wants, her calling his name. But when things quickly change from sexy encounters on the phone to passion in person, they both begin fear that they won't be able to stop from falling hard.
I really loved Pike! I knew I had liked him before, but really getting to know him here showed just how much we had yet to see from him. He had so much going on beneath the surface, and I really felt for all that he had been through. He was such a deep guy and I loved his honesty. He was sweet and kind, but also so sexy and fun. I really liked that he was so supportive of Oakley and he didn't judge her. Oakley was so easy to like. She was strong and feisty, and yet she was also able to give control up easily. Pike brought out a really great side to her, and he allowed her to trust him to take care of her and let her mind shut down for awhile. I couldn't get enough of these two together, and they were beyond hot! Seriously though my Kindle might overheat a few times throughout this one, but I have come to expect that with any book from Roni Loren! She always brings the heat, and that was no exception here. But beyond just the sexy times, I really loved seeing Pike and Oakley connecting past just the bedroom and I was so glad that Pike made her daughter a part of that as well.
Overall, this was another great addition to this series and I would be absolutely fine if Roni never ended it! I love these characters so much, and I never seem to get enough of them. Pike was fantastic and I loved seeing a different side to him, but it was also really great to see more of Foster here and how things were going for him. I also really loved getting to see more of Oakley's brother and how things had progressed for him as well. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this series, and if you haven't read any of them yet you are definitely missing out! This story was great and I am already anxious for more from Roni. She has quickly become one of my go-to authors for a great steamy story, and she never disappoints!
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
justbriithe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
A really great, sexy continuation to the Loving on the Edge series from Roni Loren. Pike has been a staple in the last few books so it was great to see him shoot for his HEA in this story. Oakley is working hard to provide a safe and happy life for her daughter and part of that is keeping her daughter far away from the music industry. With a chance to work with Pike on a school project Oakley's daughter is bitten by the performance bug, and Oakley is bitten by the desire to let go a little and have fun. But when fun turns in to something more both Oakley and Pike need to decide what could really make them happy and if a life performing is what they really want. Very sexy with lots of heart, great read!
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
Jaime's Review
Honestly, I had never heard of Roni Loren until a few months ago when I took part in a review tour for her novella Nice Girls Don't Ride and I realized that I was clearly missing out on some great reading. Then the opportunity to read this book came up and I just knew that I couldn't pass it up. I was so right on. I am so in love with her writing and her characters and I NEED to find the time to fit in the entire Loving on the Edge series, like ASAP!!
Since I haven't read any of the books in this series (aside from Hunter and Devon's novella. PS. I LOVED IT!!) I knew nothing of Pike, who appeared in Not Until You but my curiosity has definitely been piqued. I fell in love with Pike pretty early on and I need to know as much as I can about him, especially from before he met Oakley.
The D/s storyline has run its course with me but this form of it between Pike and Oakley works because it's their own brand of it. Pike doesn't put a label on himself because he likes what he likes and sometimes those likes change, labels wouldn't allow him that same freedom. Normally a guy calling his girl mama would totally gross me out but coming from Pike, it just works. I actually fucking loved it.
Every time I thought the story was headed in a predictable way the characters stepped up and changed the game. It was such a refreshing change of pace. The only pattern I could find with this story is the author's ability to make me fall in love with situations and a storyline that I wouldn't normally enjoy. I can't wait to read each and every book in this series. I have a lot of catching up to do!!!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
Honestly, I had never heard of Roni Loren until a few months ago when I took part in a review tour for her novella Nice Girls Don't Ride and I realized that I was clearly missing out on some great reading. Then the opportunity to read this book came up and I just knew that I couldn't pass it up. I was so right on. I am so in love with her writing and her characters and I NEED to find the time to fit in the entire Loving on the Edge series, like ASAP!!
Since I haven't read any of the books in this series (aside from Hunter and Devon's novella. PS. I LOVED IT!!) I knew nothing of Pike, who appeared in Not Until You but my curiosity has definitely been piqued. I fell in love with Pike pretty early on and I need to know as much as I can about him, especially from before he met Oakley.
The D/s storyline has run its course with me but this form of it between Pike and Oakley works because it's their own brand of it. Pike doesn't put a label on himself because he likes what he likes and sometimes those likes change, labels wouldn't allow him that same freedom. Normally a guy calling his girl mama would totally gross me out but coming from Pike, it just works. I actually fucking loved it.
Every time I thought the story was headed in a predictable way the characters stepped up and changed the game. It was such a refreshing change of pace. The only pattern I could find with this story is the author's ability to make me fall in love with situations and a storyline that I wouldn't normally enjoy. I can't wait to read each and every book in this series. I have a lot of catching up to do!!!
*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
suhaana's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
robiniay's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0