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rachshead77's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun one for the season and it is filled with hallmark goodness, Adam was lovely from the start whereas Jones was harder as a character to like, he did become more human and less like a jerk as the book progressed. This is an easy to read book, with little to no angst. The interactions between the pair were fun, snarky and sassy banter, they also had buckets of chemistry.
This is a book that is apparently part of a series, I didn't realise this until I had finished the book, which just shows that this can be read as a standalone without missing anything. I will however be looking to go back and read those books soon. This is a holiday book that will warm the cockles of your heart.
This is a book that is apparently part of a series, I didn't realise this until I had finished the book, which just shows that this can be read as a standalone without missing anything. I will however be looking to go back and read those books soon. This is a holiday book that will warm the cockles of your heart.
amandalee0424's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books that has me on the fence as to whether I like it or not. The overall storyline was well written and colorful. We saw snippets of our favor Lucky Match men which was awesome. However, I cannot stand Jones, one of the main characters. He just rubs me the wrong way.
neep66's review against another edition
5.0
HAPPY HOLIDAYS INDEED! This was way hotter and more fun than I could have even imagined! Jones is such a control freak. His attempt to keep that control and hire Adam pretty much backfires in the best way! Adam does take his work seriously but tends to find challenging Jones quite necessary! These two are on fire in the chemistry department. Everything about this book was just fun! It was one hot and spicey holiday read. Great way to kick off the season.
smjwilliams2004's review against another edition
5.0
Hotness for the holidays!
New to me author and this seasonal romance did not disappoint. The kind of Christmas cheer we can all appreciate!
Short, fun, and enjoyable happily ever after.
**I received this ARC via Gay Romance Reviews for my honest feedback.**
New to me author and this seasonal romance did not disappoint. The kind of Christmas cheer we can all appreciate!
Short, fun, and enjoyable happily ever after.
**I received this ARC via Gay Romance Reviews for my honest feedback.**
jenn_readsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
The final Hearts for Hire book did not disappoint. Adam and Jones were everything I wanted but didn’t know that I needed. This was a far lighter storyline than I was expecting and the minimal angst was exactly what a holiday foray with our boys should be.
Adam is the lone escort working over the holidays when he gets a request from Jones Marin’s secretary. His services have been requested for holiday parties for Jones’ company. He’s expected to show up as Jones’ date, wearing the clothes Jones has picked out for him, look handsome on Jones’ arm and fit in with the wives & girlfriends of Jones’ partners and employees. Since Adam doesn’t fit the usual type Jones requests, he attempts to get out of the booking, but Jones is intrigued by him and his offer to back out is refused.
Jones doesn’t usually want his paid dates to look like his actual type, but Adam sounds like he can go toe-to-toe with him, and Jones is nothing if not determined once his mind is made up. When Adam shows up after refusing to let the car service pick him up from his home, wearing something that looks incredible on him – but is most certainly not what Jones picked out for him, holds his own with the Executive Wives Club (as they call themselves) and has everyone convinced that he’s the real deal and not the paid date Jones usually attends these events with, he realizes that he’s quite possibly met his match.
With off-the-charts chemistry, a desire to spoil and to be loved for who they are and not what they offer, Jones & Adam are a beautiful match made in literary heaven. There is no angst and an incredibly happy ending… many happy endings, if one wants to be specific about things. We even get cameos from our favourite guys and that makes this book even more enjoyable. If you need a smile, some heat and some sweet, Hired for the Holidays is for you.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and, as always, my review is unpaid and honest.
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Adam is the lone escort working over the holidays when he gets a request from Jones Marin’s secretary. His services have been requested for holiday parties for Jones’ company. He’s expected to show up as Jones’ date, wearing the clothes Jones has picked out for him, look handsome on Jones’ arm and fit in with the wives & girlfriends of Jones’ partners and employees. Since Adam doesn’t fit the usual type Jones requests, he attempts to get out of the booking, but Jones is intrigued by him and his offer to back out is refused.
Jones doesn’t usually want his paid dates to look like his actual type, but Adam sounds like he can go toe-to-toe with him, and Jones is nothing if not determined once his mind is made up. When Adam shows up after refusing to let the car service pick him up from his home, wearing something that looks incredible on him – but is most certainly not what Jones picked out for him, holds his own with the Executive Wives Club (as they call themselves) and has everyone convinced that he’s the real deal and not the paid date Jones usually attends these events with, he realizes that he’s quite possibly met his match.
With off-the-charts chemistry, a desire to spoil and to be loved for who they are and not what they offer, Jones & Adam are a beautiful match made in literary heaven. There is no angst and an incredibly happy ending… many happy endings, if one wants to be specific about things. We even get cameos from our favourite guys and that makes this book even more enjoyable. If you need a smile, some heat and some sweet, Hired for the Holidays is for you.
I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and, as always, my review is unpaid and honest.
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elleyotter's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute, hot, whirlwind of a Christmas romance. It's a little bit instalove-y, which isn't really my jam, but I still really liked it. Jones has a whole Grinch/Scrooge thing going on but make it 50 Shades of Gray. The chemistry between Jones and Adam is - whew!- lava hot, and the tension is so thick you could cut it with a knife.
This is a quick and what I would usually call "fluffy" holiday read, but what's the exhibitionist on a yacht version of fluff? That's what this is. Smutty fluff. Smuff. Love it, the perfect book to turn your brain off and kick back with a mug of peppermint spiked cocoa and just enjoy the ride.
This is the fifth book in the Hearts for Hire series, and can be read as a standalone. You'll likely want to read the rest of the series though, as the MCs show up as side characters in this one!
This is a quick and what I would usually call "fluffy" holiday read, but what's the exhibitionist on a yacht version of fluff? That's what this is. Smutty fluff. Smuff. Love it, the perfect book to turn your brain off and kick back with a mug of peppermint spiked cocoa and just enjoy the ride.
This is the fifth book in the Hearts for Hire series, and can be read as a standalone. You'll likely want to read the rest of the series though, as the MCs show up as side characters in this one!
mmromancereviewed's review
5.0
I have loved the entire Hearts for Hire series and Hired for the Holidays is just as wonderful. One of the things I have loved about this series is how entirely different each book is, and how differently each character responds to their chance at HEA.
Pair the sexy workaholic business owner with the college student trying to make ends meet by escorting and sparks fly! I love just how much Adam pushes all of Jones' buttons and how he makes his own way instead of fitting into the prescribed mold Jones usually sets for his escorts! Plus - who knew that ugly Christmas sweaters with fornicating reindeer are really a thing...
I really enjoyed watching the changes in both Jones and Adam and their ultimate holiday HEA! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the spin-off series and highly recommend picking up this book, which can easily be read standalone, or as the ultimate holiday ending to a wonderful series
Pair the sexy workaholic business owner with the college student trying to make ends meet by escorting and sparks fly! I love just how much Adam pushes all of Jones' buttons and how he makes his own way instead of fitting into the prescribed mold Jones usually sets for his escorts! Plus - who knew that ugly Christmas sweaters with fornicating reindeer are really a thing...
I really enjoyed watching the changes in both Jones and Adam and their ultimate holiday HEA! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the spin-off series and highly recommend picking up this book, which can easily be read standalone, or as the ultimate holiday ending to a wonderful series
itssarahc's review
5.0
Raquel Riley hit on something great with the Hearts for Hire series. The final book only proves this even further, giving us a great story, two perfectly matched men, and enough heat to set my Kindle on fire.
Jones is a workaholic who didn't get to where he is by getting distracted. However, he knows that he needs to have someone on his arm for work events - and so he typically hires escorts. When his usual service is all booked out for the holiday season, his manager finds him Lucky Match - which leads him to Adam. Adam is not the type he usually requests, because Adam is his actual type and Jones doesn't want to risk distraction. But desperate times call for desperate measures.
And immediately, Jones finds himself challenged by Adam. Something that intrigues him. Add to the mix the fact that Adam has a natural charm and is incredibly good with people, quickly gaining favor with the Executive Wives Club, and Jones is hooked. The two embark on a business arrangement that quickly turns into something more.
The characters feel really well developed, including the side characters even if they aren't on the page as often. I do wish we would've gotten more time with the other boys from Lucky Match, given that this is a finale and I loved their found family vibe in the other books I've read, but I don't feel like we were really missing out on much by not having them. It was more of a personal wish list.
There was a part near the end that I wasn't a fan of, a scene that should've definitely had some communication before Jones made a particular choice, and I was incredibly glad when Adam called him out on it. I was even happier when they communicated about the issue and didn't let it devolve into some kind of 11th hour drama. So while it was a situation that I wasn't overly fond of, I loved the execution of it and the way it showcased the healthy communication style between Jones and Adam.
All in all, this book is very low angst with a decent heat level and great characters. It was the perfect ending for the series and I cannot wait for the spin off.
** DISCLAIMER: I recieved an advanced copy in exchange for honest review. **
Jones is a workaholic who didn't get to where he is by getting distracted. However, he knows that he needs to have someone on his arm for work events - and so he typically hires escorts. When his usual service is all booked out for the holiday season, his manager finds him Lucky Match - which leads him to Adam. Adam is not the type he usually requests, because Adam is his actual type and Jones doesn't want to risk distraction. But desperate times call for desperate measures.
And immediately, Jones finds himself challenged by Adam. Something that intrigues him. Add to the mix the fact that Adam has a natural charm and is incredibly good with people, quickly gaining favor with the Executive Wives Club, and Jones is hooked. The two embark on a business arrangement that quickly turns into something more.
The characters feel really well developed, including the side characters even if they aren't on the page as often. I do wish we would've gotten more time with the other boys from Lucky Match, given that this is a finale and I loved their found family vibe in the other books I've read, but I don't feel like we were really missing out on much by not having them. It was more of a personal wish list.
There was a part near the end that I wasn't a fan of, a scene that should've definitely had some communication before Jones made a particular choice, and I was incredibly glad when Adam called him out on it. I was even happier when they communicated about the issue and didn't let it devolve into some kind of 11th hour drama. So while it was a situation that I wasn't overly fond of, I loved the execution of it and the way it showcased the healthy communication style between Jones and Adam.
All in all, this book is very low angst with a decent heat level and great characters. It was the perfect ending for the series and I cannot wait for the spin off.
** DISCLAIMER: I recieved an advanced copy in exchange for honest review. **