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gabbylovesbooks28's review against another edition
5.0
5++++ stars!!
Swooooon! These Heartbreaker men have totally taken over my heart!! Once Upon a Wild Fling is every bit the sweet, sexy, warm, fun, smile inducing romance we've come to expect from Lauren Blakely. I seriously am so in love with these books. They're just really great feel good stories I can't get enough of.
Miles is total dream man material. It feels like Lauren Blakely wandered into my mind, picked out all the qualities I find attractive in a hero and gave them to the youngest Heartbreaker. With his musicality, his good guy persona and his raw sex appeal, I had no choice but to fall for Miles Hart. Every book in this series features a parent/guardian and child relationship that melts the heart but I have to say the bond in Once Upon a Wild Fling is my favorite. Miles and his little adorable boy, Ben, are so freaking cute. They're the perfect little team.
Roxy is equally as impressive as Miles. We first met her in Once Upon a Real Good Time. From there on I knew I was going to love her. She's so independent, strong and fun. I love that she goes after her dreams even if it means she does it on her own. My favorite thing about her is the relationship she has with Miles's son Ben. She cares and loves him so genuinely. It's the sweetest thing.
I ADORED Miles and Roxy and their unbelievably wonderful chemistry. They compliment each other so well. The flirting was on point. Lauren Blakely did a fantastic job building the connection. Because their relationship was a bit forbidden - with her being his buddy/financial advisor's sister plus, a certain decision Roxy made before they began their "plus one" partnership - it made their journey so much more addicting. I don't want to spoil anything but I want to say, the way Miles cares for Roxy and supports her decision is so incredibly swoony.
These Heartbreaker books are everything!! EVERYTHING!! I don't think I could recommend these books enough. Lauren Blakely has outdone herself. I can confidently say all three of the books are top favorite reads of 2018.
Swooooon! These Heartbreaker men have totally taken over my heart!! Once Upon a Wild Fling is every bit the sweet, sexy, warm, fun, smile inducing romance we've come to expect from Lauren Blakely. I seriously am so in love with these books. They're just really great feel good stories I can't get enough of.
Miles is total dream man material. It feels like Lauren Blakely wandered into my mind, picked out all the qualities I find attractive in a hero and gave them to the youngest Heartbreaker. With his musicality, his good guy persona and his raw sex appeal, I had no choice but to fall for Miles Hart. Every book in this series features a parent/guardian and child relationship that melts the heart but I have to say the bond in Once Upon a Wild Fling is my favorite. Miles and his little adorable boy, Ben, are so freaking cute. They're the perfect little team.
Roxy is equally as impressive as Miles. We first met her in Once Upon a Real Good Time. From there on I knew I was going to love her. She's so independent, strong and fun. I love that she goes after her dreams even if it means she does it on her own. My favorite thing about her is the relationship she has with Miles's son Ben. She cares and loves him so genuinely. It's the sweetest thing.
I ADORED Miles and Roxy and their unbelievably wonderful chemistry. They compliment each other so well. The flirting was on point. Lauren Blakely did a fantastic job building the connection. Because their relationship was a bit forbidden - with her being his buddy/financial advisor's sister plus, a certain decision Roxy made before they began their "plus one" partnership - it made their journey so much more addicting. I don't want to spoil anything but I want to say, the way Miles cares for Roxy and supports her decision is so incredibly swoony.
These Heartbreaker books are everything!! EVERYTHING!! I don't think I could recommend these books enough. Lauren Blakely has outdone herself. I can confidently say all three of the books are top favorite reads of 2018.
lauraanne9's review against another edition
5.0
*** ARC Provided by the Author and Inkslinger PR***
Here’s the thing. I could tell you how much I loved Roxy and Miles. Or how perfectly the story was written, or how much I liked the characters and the secondary characters from the other books. Or how much I enjoyed the romance in the story, how hot the scenes between them were, and how much I enjoy books about main characters who shouldn’t be together because…reasons. Lots of them.
I could mention how much I love books that have a forced proximity due to an event that one, or both, of the characters really would rather not attend alone…family reunions, weddings, high school reunions (you know, all of the things that, depending upon who will be there, you pray for a temporarily debilitating disease or work trip to darkest Peru in order to give you a valid excuse to skip it) although, in this case for some inexplicable reason, Miles is looking forward to the reunion…just not all of the women who will be sure to hit on him. And, since he won’t have the distraction of a chicken sandwich (read the book or keep an eye out, as the scene is in some of the promo materials for the book, this made me laugh so hard I snorted coffee) he is going to need something to keep the women distracted…and what better way to do this than a fake girlfriend?
Note to Miles…the fake girlfriend thing goes a LOT better, and is a lot easier to keep “fake” when you aren’t wildly attracted to the person you have as your fake date. And, when there aren’t a few things happening in her life that make you even more attracted to her. While the reader finds out quickly what I mean, I am not going to spoil that here, I will just say that some actions from characters give you a real glimpse into who they are as people, the things that they want, and the things that are important to them.
I’m also a sucker for the fact that the band is back together in this one. It actually is an event that happens at the end of the previous book (and something that makes me say the 2nd book in the series is still my favorite of the 3, if I had to pick just one) so mentioning it in the review for the second was a bit of a spoiler…but totally fair game in this. I am such a sucker for the 3 brothers, and how badly they want to be making music together.
Oh, and as this is in the very first few pages…it’s totally possible to give a cat a bath…without requiring stitches. I totally believe Roxy can do it…as she can clearly do anything.
I enjoyed this title, a lot. I definitely recommend reading the 2 previous books before diving into this one, but this is a standalone, and you can start here if you really want to.
Here’s the thing. I could tell you how much I loved Roxy and Miles. Or how perfectly the story was written, or how much I liked the characters and the secondary characters from the other books. Or how much I enjoyed the romance in the story, how hot the scenes between them were, and how much I enjoy books about main characters who shouldn’t be together because…reasons. Lots of them.
I could mention how much I love books that have a forced proximity due to an event that one, or both, of the characters really would rather not attend alone…family reunions, weddings, high school reunions (you know, all of the things that, depending upon who will be there, you pray for a temporarily debilitating disease or work trip to darkest Peru in order to give you a valid excuse to skip it) although, in this case for some inexplicable reason, Miles is looking forward to the reunion…just not all of the women who will be sure to hit on him. And, since he won’t have the distraction of a chicken sandwich (read the book or keep an eye out, as the scene is in some of the promo materials for the book, this made me laugh so hard I snorted coffee) he is going to need something to keep the women distracted…and what better way to do this than a fake girlfriend?
Note to Miles…the fake girlfriend thing goes a LOT better, and is a lot easier to keep “fake” when you aren’t wildly attracted to the person you have as your fake date. And, when there aren’t a few things happening in her life that make you even more attracted to her. While the reader finds out quickly what I mean, I am not going to spoil that here, I will just say that some actions from characters give you a real glimpse into who they are as people, the things that they want, and the things that are important to them.
I’m also a sucker for the fact that the band is back together in this one. It actually is an event that happens at the end of the previous book (and something that makes me say the 2nd book in the series is still my favorite of the 3, if I had to pick just one) so mentioning it in the review for the second was a bit of a spoiler…but totally fair game in this. I am such a sucker for the 3 brothers, and how badly they want to be making music together.
Oh, and as this is in the very first few pages…it’s totally possible to give a cat a bath…without requiring stitches. I totally believe Roxy can do it…as she can clearly do anything.
I enjoyed this title, a lot. I definitely recommend reading the 2 previous books before diving into this one, but this is a standalone, and you can start here if you really want to.
ireadergosum's review against another edition
5.0
Sexy rockstar and single dad? Sign me up!
“How do I look?”
“Like a chicken magnet”
I LOVED THIS STORY! I love single dad romances, and I love rockstar romances, so naturally this story was made for me. I also love a female lead who knows what she wants and goes after it. This is a story of hope and love. Plus, I love the slow burn, and the best of endings.
“How do I look?”
“Like a chicken magnet”
I LOVED THIS STORY! I love single dad romances, and I love rockstar romances, so naturally this story was made for me. I also love a female lead who knows what she wants and goes after it. This is a story of hope and love. Plus, I love the slow burn, and the best of endings.
alyp01's review
4.0
This whole series was cute and fun. The books are short and get right to the point. The characters are sweet and click well and I liked the addition of the kids so when the couples get together, they're a family. Miles is a famous singer, but he keeps down to earth and is a great father to his 5 year old son, Ben. Roxy is pregnant by a sperm donor and of course happens to meet a hot, single guy. Miles and Roxy had great chemistry and I loved seeing him care for her and get excited to go to her doctor's appointments and find out the sex of the baby.
Great narration and a well written plot. Lauren Blakely always delivers!
Great narration and a well written plot. Lauren Blakely always delivers!
tiggerreads's review
5.0
This is the final book in the trilogy. I've really enjoyed these characters.
I loved Roxy, though she seemed different than in Mackenzie's book. This is a great example of the depths that can be shown of secondary characters. Roxy and Miles' relationship growth was lovely. The friendship building, steamy kisses, and slow burn made this a delight to read.
I loved Roxy, though she seemed different than in Mackenzie's book. This is a great example of the depths that can be shown of secondary characters. Roxy and Miles' relationship growth was lovely. The friendship building, steamy kisses, and slow burn made this a delight to read.
accidentalrambler's review
3.0
Another 2.5 star read...
And you know, I don't quite know how to explain what the problem with these books is, other than...the author's style apparently just doesn't resonate with me. Because parts of this story were sweet and cute and I liked them a lot but as a whole...maybe it's because it's the third book in this series and I can now see that all of them follow the same pattern. Then, there's the weakness of conflict that's just...irritating, especially when you read pretty much the same thing third time in a row.
More than that, I couldn't help but notice how there's lack of any personal development/overcoming of their issues? Both these characters have some kind of past and commitment issues/fears of getting hurt and yet it gets swept under the rug the minute they have sex the first time. Which is followed by eureka! moment "OMG I LOVE HER/HIM!", which is subsequently followed by some minor miscommunication (or what should be minor miscommunication) that escalates to the two love birds swiftly breaking things off, only to realize they indeed DO want to be together and get back to each other, no issues solved.
Sigh.
And that's a shame, because the characters are likeable and it could be a very decent romance.
Well, I guess that's my cue to take a break from this author's writing *shrugs*
And you know, I don't quite know how to explain what the problem with these books is, other than...the author's style apparently just doesn't resonate with me. Because parts of this story were sweet and cute and I liked them a lot but as a whole...maybe it's because it's the third book in this series and I can now see that all of them follow the same pattern. Then, there's the weakness of conflict that's just...irritating, especially when you read pretty much the same thing third time in a row.
More than that, I couldn't help but notice how there's lack of any personal development/overcoming of their issues? Both these characters have some kind of past and commitment issues/fears of getting hurt and yet it gets swept under the rug the minute they have sex the first time. Which is followed by eureka! moment "OMG I LOVE HER/HIM!", which is subsequently followed by some minor miscommunication (or what should be minor miscommunication) that escalates to the two love birds swiftly breaking things off, only to realize they indeed DO want to be together and get back to each other, no issues solved.
Sigh.
And that's a shame, because the characters are likeable and it could be a very decent romance.
Well, I guess that's my cue to take a break from this author's writing *shrugs*
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