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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Every book from Natasha makes me swoon. And this one is no exception! I love Zara and her strength. I love how she was so sure of herself and knew instantly her worth. And Gabriel was exactly what she needed!
Gabriel is confident and knows how to treat a woman. He knows when he has something worth keeping close. And I love how he never backs down. He was there for Zara from the beginning and supported her through all. These two have chemistry, connection and commitment written all over the book. And I love that! I love a good small town romance with a great support system (both their families are great at this❤️).
Definitely a book I’ll gladly re-read again!😍❤️
Gabriel is confident and knows how to treat a woman. He knows when he has something worth keeping close. And I love how he never backs down. He was there for Zara from the beginning and supported her through all. These two have chemistry, connection and commitment written all over the book. And I love that! I love a good small town romance with a great support system (both their families are great at this❤️).
Definitely a book I’ll gladly re-read again!😍❤️
Something I've really loved about this series is the amount of time we get to see the main characters as a couple. Don't get me wrong, I love the romances where there's this big build-up to them finally getting together. But there's just something about seeing the characters build on their relationship. That being said, there's still always a third act conflict that makes you question exactly what's going to happen and how they're going to work through that issue. So, not everything is all clean and neat from the beginning.
After discovering her fiance has been cheating on her, Zara decides she needs to get out of the city for a little while. Without giving her family the full story, they let her do her own thing, knowing she'll be safe with family friends. Zara didn't plan on meeting anyone, but Gabriel is intriguing and a vacation fling might just be exactly what she needs. It was only supposed to be two weeks, but two pink lines will change anyones plans. But how are they supposed to make it work when he lives in a small town in the South and she lives in New York City?
The chemistry between Gabriel and Zara is undeniable, and their banter is fantastic. It was hard not to be giddy when you saw them interact with each other. I really enjoyed how their relationship developed throughout the story, and I appreciated all the nuances around figuring out how to make everything work between them. It's honestly a little hard to write this review without giving anything away, so just know that I really liked how everything around the accidental pregnancy played out. And, of course, it was awesome seeing all the cameos from so many of Natasha's previous books.
I still have a large portion of Natasha's backlist to read, including her Souther series and her Made For series, both of which this series is a spin-off of. Even with that, I was able to enjoy this story and understand everything going on, so this one can easily be read as a standalone.
✔️ Single Dad
✔️ Vacation Fling
✔️ Surprise Pregnancy
✔️ City Girl x Country Box
✔️ Small Town
✔️ First Person Dual POV
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
After discovering her fiance has been cheating on her, Zara decides she needs to get out of the city for a little while. Without giving her family the full story, they let her do her own thing, knowing she'll be safe with family friends. Zara didn't plan on meeting anyone, but Gabriel is intriguing and a vacation fling might just be exactly what she needs. It was only supposed to be two weeks, but two pink lines will change anyones plans. But how are they supposed to make it work when he lives in a small town in the South and she lives in New York City?
The chemistry between Gabriel and Zara is undeniable, and their banter is fantastic. It was hard not to be giddy when you saw them interact with each other. I really enjoyed how their relationship developed throughout the story, and I appreciated all the nuances around figuring out how to make everything work between them. It's honestly a little hard to write this review without giving anything away, so just know that I really liked how everything around the accidental pregnancy played out. And, of course, it was awesome seeing all the cameos from so many of Natasha's previous books.
I still have a large portion of Natasha's backlist to read, including her Souther series and her Made For series, both of which this series is a spin-off of. Even with that, I was able to enjoy this story and understand everything going on, so this one can easily be read as a standalone.
✔️ Single Dad
✔️ Vacation Fling
✔️ Surprise Pregnancy
✔️ City Girl x Country Box
✔️ Small Town
✔️ First Person Dual POV
*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
This whole series has been incredible and so fun and sexy so I knew Meant for Gabriel wouldn't be any different. Whew, this one starts off with a banger, but it's also the perfect segue to showcase how amazing these families are. They're over the top, but their deep care for each other is clear. I love that they support each other and encourage each other so when Zara needed to get away, Sofia came right to her rescue. Little did she know that little getaway would send her right to Gabriel. I loved how their story developed and all of the fun pieces along the way from their obnoxious families to their happily ever after. Meant for Gabriel is just as fun and funny as it is sexy and it was smokin' hot! That man has a mouth and it was used for all the dirty things.
Tropes:
- Single Dad
- Surprise Pregnancy
- Cowboy x City Girl
- Small Town
- Vacation Fling
Another winner from Natasha!
Zara wants to get away from the city when she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her. She escapes to the south where she meets the sexy bartender Gabriel. A one night stand leads to an incredible vacation fling. It was supposed to be to be just fun for a few weeks, but what they found was so much more than just a fling.
Gabriel and Zara are so fun together. I love their banter and their chemistry. You can’t help but smile every time they are together. He is a goner for her from the beginning and there is nothing I love more than a hero that falls first and hard. Zara takes a bit to warm up but her words of denial are lies. She is just as gone for Gabriel as he is for her. She shines pure joy but has a sassy edge I love. Gabriel will have you drooling over his sexiness, and that mouth on him. Whew lord! Nothing better than a single dad that is a dirty talking, sexy, compassionate cowboy. His son is so dang cute. And I love seeing how amazing him and his ex co parent.
Zara and Gabriel have to figure some things out with the curveball they are given, but they stand by each other through it all with so much love. They are both in uncharted territory which can lead to uncertainty in what comes next. Leaps of faith are needed and sometimes overcoming the fear to take that leap can seem impossible. I love seeing them find their way and find their HEA.
O and that last epilogue, gahh! Can’t wait for the next book!
- Single Dad
- Surprise Pregnancy
- Cowboy x City Girl
- Small Town
- Vacation Fling
Another winner from Natasha!
Zara wants to get away from the city when she finds out her fiancé has been cheating on her. She escapes to the south where she meets the sexy bartender Gabriel. A one night stand leads to an incredible vacation fling. It was supposed to be to be just fun for a few weeks, but what they found was so much more than just a fling.
Gabriel and Zara are so fun together. I love their banter and their chemistry. You can’t help but smile every time they are together. He is a goner for her from the beginning and there is nothing I love more than a hero that falls first and hard. Zara takes a bit to warm up but her words of denial are lies. She is just as gone for Gabriel as he is for her. She shines pure joy but has a sassy edge I love. Gabriel will have you drooling over his sexiness, and that mouth on him. Whew lord! Nothing better than a single dad that is a dirty talking, sexy, compassionate cowboy. His son is so dang cute. And I love seeing how amazing him and his ex co parent.
Zara and Gabriel have to figure some things out with the curveball they are given, but they stand by each other through it all with so much love. They are both in uncharted territory which can lead to uncertainty in what comes next. Leaps of faith are needed and sometimes overcoming the fear to take that leap can seem impossible. I love seeing them find their way and find their HEA.
O and that last epilogue, gahh! Can’t wait for the next book!
This one was too cute! Now we all know I love a good accidental pregnancy romance, and this one was so fun. There wasn’t ridiculous drama or anything like that. Seeing the characters from past series was also fun. The families are overdramatic as always, but not in a bad way. And seriously, Gabriel and Zara were just so cute together, which just made me so happy for them!
Thank you Natasha Madison for the ALC!
Thank you Natasha Madison for the ALC!
lighthearted
medium-paced
OVERALL: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
▪︎Spice Level: 🌶🌶/ 5
•Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Swoon level: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
•Bookshelf Worthy: 📚📚📚/5
•Platform: E-book and Audio
•Recommend: Yes
▪︎Re-read/re-listen: I think so
•Trope: Small town Romance, Surprise Pregnancy, Single Dad.
• Thoughts:
Gabriel is super bossy. Hahhaha. He is take no crap, he wants things his way, he is protective, yet sassy Zara has him wrapped around his little finger, and I am not mad about it. Hahaha. Zara is sassy and has been dealt a crappy situation. Which pushes her to a small town to a growly bartender. They were supposed to just have fun. I feel Gabriel falls first, and he falls hard. However, I also feel Zara is not far behind. They have a pull towards one another. They chalk it up to an amazing two weeks. Until two pink lines show up. Their chemistry is undeniable! The distance between them is a problem. Can they figure it out?
The family dynamics are hilarious. Big boisterous family on both sides. Stubborn and protective Gabriel and sassy snarkie Zara.it was a fun easy light hearted read.
•Narrator Thoughts:
Aiden Snow and Mara Madison are the narrators for this book. Aiden has that big booming voice and felt that it was very fitting for Gabriel, Mara is a new to me narrator, I didn't mind her. I felt she did a good job.
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
▪︎Spice Level: 🌶🌶/ 5
•Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Swoon level: 🫠🫠🫠🫠/5
•Bookshelf Worthy: 📚📚📚/5
•Platform: E-book and Audio
•Recommend: Yes
▪︎Re-read/re-listen: I think so
•Trope: Small town Romance, Surprise Pregnancy, Single Dad.
• Thoughts:
Gabriel is super bossy. Hahhaha. He is take no crap, he wants things his way, he is protective, yet sassy Zara has him wrapped around his little finger, and I am not mad about it. Hahaha. Zara is sassy and has been dealt a crappy situation. Which pushes her to a small town to a growly bartender. They were supposed to just have fun. I feel Gabriel falls first, and he falls hard. However, I also feel Zara is not far behind. They have a pull towards one another. They chalk it up to an amazing two weeks. Until two pink lines show up. Their chemistry is undeniable! The distance between them is a problem. Can they figure it out?
The family dynamics are hilarious. Big boisterous family on both sides. Stubborn and protective Gabriel and sassy snarkie Zara.it was a fun easy light hearted read.
•Narrator Thoughts:
Aiden Snow and Mara Madison are the narrators for this book. Aiden has that big booming voice and felt that it was very fitting for Gabriel, Mara is a new to me narrator, I didn't mind her. I felt she did a good job.
This series has been so much fun on audio and this was another great addition. Since this is book 4 it’s been so cute seeing couples from the previous books and these families are all so entertaining and funny. There was the perfect balance between sweet and spicy and Aiden Snow and Mia Madison were perfect as Zara and Gabriel
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Meant For Gabriel was another amazing novel from Natasha Madison. I was excited to once again see her hockey and southern worlds merge together in this single dad, surprise pregnancy romance!
Zara and Gabriel were seriously fire! Gabriel was the perfect southern gentleman, but between the sheets, he had such a dirty mouth! The story was really fast paced, but it worked for this couple. Despite their intense chemistry, they also shared more profound, emotional scenes too.
As always, I loved how both families were so involved. They're kind of over-the-top at times, but I love them that way! So much fun with all these characters.
The only downside to this book was the blurb that kind of revealed too much of the storyline. I felt that reading the blurb gave away all the intrigue. The pregnancy part happened so late in the book, I felt the blurb was too spoilerish. It didn't really diminish my love for this story, but I would have prefered to enter in blind.
Meant For Gabriel was a great mix of spicy and adorable! Definitely worth the read! I can never get enough of Natasha Madison's books.
** ARC received from The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review **
Zara and Gabriel were seriously fire! Gabriel was the perfect southern gentleman, but between the sheets, he had such a dirty mouth! The story was really fast paced, but it worked for this couple. Despite their intense chemistry, they also shared more profound, emotional scenes too.
As always, I loved how both families were so involved. They're kind of over-the-top at times, but I love them that way! So much fun with all these characters.
The only downside to this book was the blurb that kind of revealed too much of the storyline. I felt that reading the blurb gave away all the intrigue. The pregnancy part happened so late in the book, I felt the blurb was too spoilerish. It didn't really diminish my love for this story, but I would have prefered to enter in blind.
Meant For Gabriel was a great mix of spicy and adorable! Definitely worth the read! I can never get enough of Natasha Madison's books.
** ARC received from The Author Agency in exchange for an honest review **
Eeek this one was cute, swoony, and oh so spicy!
Zara is sassy, fun, and caring. Gabriel is charismatic, protective, and an amazing dad to his little boy. These two have an immediate connection, and boy is it HOT. You will definitely need a tall glass of water to get through this book. When one night turns to two and more and then a BIG surprise everything changes.
I loved how much both of them cared for each other, and were always there for one another no matter the situation. There were so many cute moments that just had me swooning from head to toe. There were also so many moments that had me cracking up laughing from all of the family antics.
This book was so fun and a quick read!
Read if you like
🤍 Single Parent
🤍 Small Town
🤍 Surprise Pregnancy
🤍 ALL the spice
Zara is sassy, fun, and caring. Gabriel is charismatic, protective, and an amazing dad to his little boy. These two have an immediate connection, and boy is it HOT. You will definitely need a tall glass of water to get through this book. When one night turns to two and more and then a BIG surprise everything changes.
I loved how much both of them cared for each other, and were always there for one another no matter the situation. There were so many cute moments that just had me swooning from head to toe. There were also so many moments that had me cracking up laughing from all of the family antics.
This book was so fun and a quick read!
Read if you like
🤍 Single Parent
🤍 Small Town
🤍 Surprise Pregnancy
🤍 ALL the spice