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The Sweetest Chirp by Toni Aleo
5.0
Toni just has a way of giving all the emotions in her book. Her books also, although fiction, seem like the obstacles, frustrations, issues are so real.
Audrina and Thatcher have been besties since birth, literally as they were next to each other in the hospital in the newborn room. They of course develop feelings for the other but due to the risk of losing the friendship, they are friend zoned until Audrina takes the leap. Due to a huge blow up, miscommunication and well, Thatcher being a man who doesn't know how to handle his feelings, Audrina runs away. After, three years, he finds her and she had a baby.
Okay, at first the three year thing drove me batty, but I get it! and I don't and I wanted to throttle her! lol They both had some growing up to do and throughout the book you see it. Especially from hot-headed Thatcher! These two are soulmates and so adorable together. Their daughter is simply adorable. I love how Thatcher just knew she was hers!!!!
This book was filled with emotional up and downs and I am so happy to see that Thatcher and Audrina got their HEA!
If you like:
No 3rd Act Break Up
Second Chance
Child Friends
Secret Baby
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn-ish
Hard of Hearing Rep
Audrina and Thatcher have been besties since birth, literally as they were next to each other in the hospital in the newborn room. They of course develop feelings for the other but due to the risk of losing the friendship, they are friend zoned until Audrina takes the leap. Due to a huge blow up, miscommunication and well, Thatcher being a man who doesn't know how to handle his feelings, Audrina runs away. After, three years, he finds her and she had a baby.
Okay, at first the three year thing drove me batty, but I get it! and I don't and I wanted to throttle her! lol They both had some growing up to do and throughout the book you see it. Especially from hot-headed Thatcher! These two are soulmates and so adorable together. Their daughter is simply adorable. I love how Thatcher just knew she was hers!!!!
This book was filled with emotional up and downs and I am so happy to see that Thatcher and Audrina got their HEA!
If you like:
No 3rd Act Break Up
Second Chance
Child Friends
Secret Baby
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn-ish
Hard of Hearing Rep
Here and Now by Corrinne Michaels
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
5⭐️
Penelope(Penny) and her son Kai have moved in to Ember Falls as they are in hiding. She is going to do anything to protect her son. She ends up working in a coffeeshop and is enjoying her time in Ember Falls. She is feeling things for Miles but due to her situation, needs to or tries to keep them at bay but Miles is just too charming!
Miles is the high school Principle and this man is perfection. For him to not be in a relationship was beyond me. I mean, we know but, like, this man is, and I am going to say it again.. PERFECTION. He was witty, charming, kind, loyal there list goes on and on. He would do anything for his sister and nephew, even skip out on his vacation to coach his nephews hockey camp.. What. A. MAN!!! Oh, wait, you know how I mentioned Penny worked at a coffee shop? Well, Miles hates coffee but happens to pop in and drink it, more then one would if they hated coffee. AGAIN.. this man is PERFECTION!
I enjoyed the banter so much between Miles and Penny. They had chemistry 100% and I am so glad he was patient and persistent with her!! The relationship he builds with Penny's son, Kai was so sweet. To also see Kai find friends was adorable!
Corinne always has a way to keep me intrigued. The suspense in this was so good. It's like you think you know what is exactly going to happen but then it happens and you are like, well....didn't think that!
If you like:
Single Mom
Small Town Romance
Suspense
Military
He Falls First
Found Family
Penelope(Penny) and her son Kai have moved in to Ember Falls as they are in hiding. She is going to do anything to protect her son. She ends up working in a coffeeshop and is enjoying her time in Ember Falls. She is feeling things for Miles but due to her situation, needs to or tries to keep them at bay but Miles is just too charming!
Miles is the high school Principle and this man is perfection. For him to not be in a relationship was beyond me. I mean, we know but, like, this man is, and I am going to say it again.. PERFECTION. He was witty, charming, kind, loyal there list goes on and on. He would do anything for his sister and nephew, even skip out on his vacation to coach his nephews hockey camp.. What. A. MAN!!! Oh, wait, you know how I mentioned Penny worked at a coffee shop? Well, Miles hates coffee but happens to pop in and drink it, more then one would if they hated coffee. AGAIN.. this man is PERFECTION!
I enjoyed the banter so much between Miles and Penny. They had chemistry 100% and I am so glad he was patient and persistent with her!! The relationship he builds with Penny's son, Kai was so sweet. To also see Kai find friends was adorable!
Corinne always has a way to keep me intrigued. The suspense in this was so good. It's like you think you know what is exactly going to happen but then it happens and you are like, well....didn't think that!
If you like:
Single Mom
Small Town Romance
Suspense
Military
He Falls First
Found Family
Skate the Line by S.J. Sylvis
5.0
5⭐️
Rhodes is having a very hard time keeping a nanny. They all want one thing, not to watch his child but to get in his bed. He decides to give it a go with Sunny. Sunny has been a nanny before but due to a traumatic past experience she did not want to continue down this path, however, needing income she decides to take on the role for Rhodes as Ellie's nanny.
At first, as he should, he is worried and has rules set in play but due to Sunny's past there should be nothing he needs to worry about. Tension flows between these two and they just can't resist the lines they set in place.
I loved this book! Rhodes and Sunny's relationship was fun. From the tension to the banter to the overall flirting these two did made me want more. Sunny and Ellie's relationship was endearing to read! This little girl needed stability, Sunny know this and provided it. Rhodes was hot and to watch him loosen up a bit with his girls was everything!!!
If you like:
Single Dad
Nanny
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Hate to Love
Rhodes is having a very hard time keeping a nanny. They all want one thing, not to watch his child but to get in his bed. He decides to give it a go with Sunny. Sunny has been a nanny before but due to a traumatic past experience she did not want to continue down this path, however, needing income she decides to take on the role for Rhodes as Ellie's nanny.
At first, as he should, he is worried and has rules set in play but due to Sunny's past there should be nothing he needs to worry about. Tension flows between these two and they just can't resist the lines they set in place.
I loved this book! Rhodes and Sunny's relationship was fun. From the tension to the banter to the overall flirting these two did made me want more. Sunny and Ellie's relationship was endearing to read! This little girl needed stability, Sunny know this and provided it. Rhodes was hot and to watch him loosen up a bit with his girls was everything!!!
If you like:
Single Dad
Nanny
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Hate to Love
Rhodes is having a very hard time keeping a nanny. They all want one thing, not to watch his child but to get in his bed. He decides to give it a go with Sunny. Sunny has been a nanny before but due to a traumatic past experience she did not want to continue down this path, however, needing income she decides to take on the role for Rhodes as Ellie's nanny.
At first, as he should, he is worried and has rules set in play but due to Sunny's past there should be nothing he needs to worry about. Tension flows between these two and they just can't resist the lines they set in place.
I loved this book! Rhodes and Sunny's relationship was fun. From the tension to the banter to the overall flirting these two did made me want more. Sunny and Ellie's relationship was endearing to read! This little girl needed stability, Sunny know this and provided it. Rhodes was hot and to watch him loosen up a bit with his girls was everything!!!
If you like:
Single Dad
Nanny
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Hate to Love
Rhodes is having a very hard time keeping a nanny. They all want one thing, not to watch his child but to get in his bed. He decides to give it a go with Sunny. Sunny has been a nanny before but due to a traumatic past experience she did not want to continue down this path, however, needing income she decides to take on the role for Rhodes as Ellie's nanny.
At first, as he should, he is worried and has rules set in play but due to Sunny's past there should be nothing he needs to worry about. Tension flows between these two and they just can't resist the lines they set in place.
I loved this book! Rhodes and Sunny's relationship was fun. From the tension to the banter to the overall flirting these two did made me want more. Sunny and Ellie's relationship was endearing to read! This little girl needed stability, Sunny know this and provided it. Rhodes was hot and to watch him loosen up a bit with his girls was everything!!!
If you like:
Single Dad
Nanny
Forced Proximity
Grumpy x Sunshine
Hockey Romance
Slow Burn
Age Gap
Hate to Love
Cross-Checked by Julia Connors
medium-paced
5.0
5⭐️
This is my favorite yet from Julia.
AJ has worked hard to get where she is at as the GM for the Boston Rebels and an incident from several years ago, in St Louis, had her marriage ending and trading off one of the players who she has scouted, Ronan McCabe due to his action.
Jump to the present, McCabe is a single dad and they are all in Boston. AJ is thriving as a woman in the NHL and well, McCabe, he is having trouble finding a nanny. This has AJ helping out and them reconnecting. Even though they both had hatred for each other. Maybe not both as we know McCabe has always had a crush on AJ and he is done keeping those feelings lock down.
This was soooo good. Julia did such a great job with AJ. From her relationships, work life, and goals that she wanted the development with her was fantastic. McCabe was a Daddy. He was so sweet and loyal and just perfection. The two of them together, I was wondering how long we were going to do the hate thing before they exploded !
If you like:
Hockey Romance
Age Gap
Single Dad
Enemies to Lovers
Workplace
This is my favorite yet from Julia.
AJ has worked hard to get where she is at as the GM for the Boston Rebels and an incident from several years ago, in St Louis, had her marriage ending and trading off one of the players who she has scouted, Ronan McCabe due to his action.
Jump to the present, McCabe is a single dad and they are all in Boston. AJ is thriving as a woman in the NHL and well, McCabe, he is having trouble finding a nanny. This has AJ helping out and them reconnecting. Even though they both had hatred for each other. Maybe not both as we know McCabe has always had a crush on AJ and he is done keeping those feelings lock down.
This was soooo good. Julia did such a great job with AJ. From her relationships, work life, and goals that she wanted the development with her was fantastic. McCabe was a Daddy. He was so sweet and loyal and just perfection. The two of them together, I was wondering how long we were going to do the hate thing before they exploded !
If you like:
Hockey Romance
Age Gap
Single Dad
Enemies to Lovers
Workplace
Till Cupid Do Us Part by Hannah Cowan
5.0
From some belt action to the lactation kink, Hannah delivered.
This picks up with Niko and Ivy and baby Junie :)
Junie is 5 months old and let's just say, Niko and Ivy need some alone time and THEY GET IT on their Valentine Day Weekend. I loved to see the some little flashbacks, what was going on with them in the present and oh, yes, Niko's son Travis, who is also Ivy's ex boyfriend, has matured!
If you are looking for a cute and kinky Valentine read, this is it. I do recommend you read Book One, Snow Harm, No Foul because this does pick up after that book.
If you like:
Holiday Romance (Valentine)
Age Gap
Ex-Boyfriends Dad
Lactation Kink
"Daddy"
Belt Action
Novella
This picks up with Niko and Ivy and baby Junie :)
Junie is 5 months old and let's just say, Niko and Ivy need some alone time and THEY GET IT on their Valentine Day Weekend. I loved to see the some little flashbacks, what was going on with them in the present and oh, yes, Niko's son Travis, who is also Ivy's ex boyfriend, has matured!
If you are looking for a cute and kinky Valentine read, this is it. I do recommend you read Book One, Snow Harm, No Foul because this does pick up after that book.
If you like:
Holiday Romance (Valentine)
Age Gap
Ex-Boyfriends Dad
Lactation Kink
"Daddy"
Belt Action
Novella
Comeback by Rebecca Jenshak
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
5⭐️
These Holland men I tell ya! Rebecca does it again! This is Archer Holland and Sabrina Whitlock, who we found out in Brogan's book, Playbook, he has a secret sister.
Now Archer is a ride or die for those he cares for and his friendship with Brogan is something he values so very much. So when Brogan's sister reappears to only disappear and then reappear, he is not happy AT ALL. I loved this about Archer. He was passionate and dedicated. He loved hard!!! He also, needed someone to put him first and make him feel as if he is...enter Sabrina.
I loved that the FMC in this book was Sabrina as I was so interested in her from when she popped up in Brogan's book. I love how she wanted that relationship with her brother. The way she stepped up and let Archer know this was reassuring. The fact she knew ASL and could communicate with Archer made her that much sweeter and so good for him! The things she would do to make sure he understood her that normal people wouldn't do was heartwarming.
These two had tension and banter. I loved how much this book and the others are so family - found family based. Having the other characters pop in the book was fun!!! This was a great book and I am excited to read on the series with the next Holland Brother being Baby Holland, Flynn
Sabrina
If you like:
Football Romance
Best Friends Sister
Brothers Best Friend
Teammates Sister
Found Family
Dancer FMC
Roommates
Broody & Tattoo
ASL Rep
These Holland men I tell ya! Rebecca does it again! This is Archer Holland and Sabrina Whitlock, who we found out in Brogan's book, Playbook, he has a secret sister.
Now Archer is a ride or die for those he cares for and his friendship with Brogan is something he values so very much. So when Brogan's sister reappears to only disappear and then reappear, he is not happy AT ALL. I loved this about Archer. He was passionate and dedicated. He loved hard!!! He also, needed someone to put him first and make him feel as if he is...enter Sabrina.
I loved that the FMC in this book was Sabrina as I was so interested in her from when she popped up in Brogan's book. I love how she wanted that relationship with her brother. The way she stepped up and let Archer know this was reassuring. The fact she knew ASL and could communicate with Archer made her that much sweeter and so good for him! The things she would do to make sure he understood her that normal people wouldn't do was heartwarming.
These two had tension and banter. I loved how much this book and the others are so family - found family based. Having the other characters pop in the book was fun!!! This was a great book and I am excited to read on the series with the next Holland Brother being Baby Holland, Flynn
Sabrina
If you like:
Football Romance
Best Friends Sister
Brothers Best Friend
Teammates Sister
Found Family
Dancer FMC
Roommates
Broody & Tattoo
ASL Rep
Uncaged Desires: A Dark MMA Why Choose Romance by Madi Danielle
4.0
4⭐️
If you are looking for men that are unhinged, stalk, go after what they want and are athletic. THIS IS FOR YOU. I mean they all individually have their things about them but as a whole that is what they are.
Caine, Adam, and Drew all men that belong to the same MMA gym all get fixated on the new girl, Max, who is running away from the pain of her fiancé. She keeps telling them to back up, but they don't listen. Even when Caine has threaten them beyond belief and has claimed her first.
This book had a lot of spice. These men are obsessed with her and will do anything to keep her. This book does end on a cliff hanger and the second part is to come out this year. In book two, I hope there is more telling of the men and to why they are the way they are.
If you like:
Dark Sports - MMA
Why Choose - MMFM
Enemies to Lovers
Men Obsessed
FMC on the Run
Age Gap
Touch Her and Die
Stalking
Duet-Cliff Hanger
If you are looking for men that are unhinged, stalk, go after what they want and are athletic. THIS IS FOR YOU. I mean they all individually have their things about them but as a whole that is what they are.
Caine, Adam, and Drew all men that belong to the same MMA gym all get fixated on the new girl, Max, who is running away from the pain of her fiancé. She keeps telling them to back up, but they don't listen. Even when Caine has threaten them beyond belief and has claimed her first.
This book had a lot of spice. These men are obsessed with her and will do anything to keep her. This book does end on a cliff hanger and the second part is to come out this year. In book two, I hope there is more telling of the men and to why they are the way they are.
If you like:
Dark Sports - MMA
Why Choose - MMFM
Enemies to Lovers
Men Obsessed
FMC on the Run
Age Gap
Touch Her and Die
Stalking
Duet-Cliff Hanger
Make Your Play by Cali Melle
5.0
Nash is the brother of Nova. (Nova is book one) Riley is the bestie to Nova. Nash, Nova and Riley have all been friends for years and well the attraction is there!! They had chemistry. The flirting was easy with them and they had a friendship!
Nash is THE man. For him to jump in, wanting to make sure Riley is good, and has everything is so good! I love how he just is all in and knows what he wants.
Riley being independent doesn't want to the help but all thinks considered, it's a good thing she has it. Her pregnancy is not easy and they way she let herself be open and let Nash help should growth on her part.
I enjoyed that this accidental trope was one where HE IS NOT THE FATHER. There was no drama with the actual baby's dad and to be honest I am glad because Nash hands down going to be that baby's daddy and a "good boy" ;)
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Forced Proximity
He Falls First
Hockey Romance
Mutual Pining
Friends to Lovers
Marriage of Convenience
Surprise Pregnancy (it's not his)
Nash is THE man. For him to jump in, wanting to make sure Riley is good, and has everything is so good! I love how he just is all in and knows what he wants.
Riley being independent doesn't want to the help but all thinks considered, it's a good thing she has it. Her pregnancy is not easy and they way she let herself be open and let Nash help should growth on her part.
I enjoyed that this accidental trope was one where HE IS NOT THE FATHER. There was no drama with the actual baby's dad and to be honest I am glad because Nash hands down going to be that baby's daddy and a "good boy" ;)
If you like:
Best Friends Brother
Forced Proximity
He Falls First
Hockey Romance
Mutual Pining
Friends to Lovers
Marriage of Convenience
Surprise Pregnancy (it's not his)
Honor by Danielle Baker
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
5⭐️
This was my first book by Danielle and it will not be my last.
From the first page, I was hooked. This was the perfect ending to these three books.
Teddy is the sister of Cal(Fight book 1) and Xander is the bestie. He has had his eyes on here since he first saw her but she was married and with kids. He was respectful and even after her husband pass he was as well.
The tension these two had you can see form the pages! He was obsessed, even though he said he was always going to put his career first. However, Teddy was the one! He was going to do what he could to keep her and her three kids. Xander was and will always be a GD smokeshow! I could just hear him saying "mama" and Teddy is one lucky girly!
Danielle did such a beautiful job showing the emotional parts and grieving that Teddy was going through as now a single mom of three and wanting to move on. She had a support system and I am so glad she had this.
I am for sure going to be re-reading this book and the other Hotshots books! I cannot explain how good this book was!
If you like
Age Gap
Single Mom
Career Driven Bachelor
Best Friends Sister
Love After Loss
He Falls First
Neighbors
Curvy FMC
Found Family
Secret Pining
This was my first book by Danielle and it will not be my last.
From the first page, I was hooked. This was the perfect ending to these three books.
Teddy is the sister of Cal(Fight book 1) and Xander is the bestie. He has had his eyes on here since he first saw her but she was married and with kids. He was respectful and even after her husband pass he was as well.
The tension these two had you can see form the pages! He was obsessed, even though he said he was always going to put his career first. However, Teddy was the one! He was going to do what he could to keep her and her three kids. Xander was and will always be a GD smokeshow! I could just hear him saying "mama" and Teddy is one lucky girly!
Danielle did such a beautiful job showing the emotional parts and grieving that Teddy was going through as now a single mom of three and wanting to move on. She had a support system and I am so glad she had this.
I am for sure going to be re-reading this book and the other Hotshots books! I cannot explain how good this book was!
If you like
Age Gap
Single Mom
Career Driven Bachelor
Best Friends Sister
Love After Loss
He Falls First
Neighbors
Curvy FMC
Found Family
Secret Pining
Chase Lovett Wants Me by Helena Hunting
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
4 ⭐️
Cameron "Cammie" Lovelock is the introverted college student who has a big time crush on Chase Lovett, hockey god. He doesn't notice her, I mean he sits on her in the class they share but finally, due to an incident in the dorm room get them sharing a hotel room and the rest is history.
I enjoyed Cammie. I loved how she knew who she was but was trying to do these other things out of comfort zone and voiced when they didn't work out.
Chase was such a SIMP. This boy was obsessed the minute he finally laid his eyes on Cammie and then when he had her...he was not gonna give that up!
I loved how these two communicate. How he was interested in what she did and she his stuff. The way he was into her fanfic was a nice little twist!!She did not know much about hockey but still supported. In a way Chase, gave her the opportunity to grow into herself more and open up.
This was a quick read! Helena always gets me laughing in her books and this was another one that did that! I don't thing I will ever not hear the word "my precious" and now thing of this book and not LOTR.
If you like:
Opposites Attract
Accidental Roommates
Secret Crush
Virgin FMC
Man Obsessed
Hockey Romance(College)
Cameron "Cammie" Lovelock is the introverted college student who has a big time crush on Chase Lovett, hockey god. He doesn't notice her, I mean he sits on her in the class they share but finally, due to an incident in the dorm room get them sharing a hotel room and the rest is history.
I enjoyed Cammie. I loved how she knew who she was but was trying to do these other things out of comfort zone and voiced when they didn't work out.
Chase was such a SIMP. This boy was obsessed the minute he finally laid his eyes on Cammie and then when he had her...he was not gonna give that up!
I loved how these two communicate. How he was interested in what she did and she his stuff. The way he was into her fanfic was a nice little twist!!She did not know much about hockey but still supported. In a way Chase, gave her the opportunity to grow into herself more and open up.
This was a quick read! Helena always gets me laughing in her books and this was another one that did that! I don't thing I will ever not hear the word "my precious" and now thing of this book and not LOTR.
If you like:
Opposites Attract
Accidental Roommates
Secret Crush
Virgin FMC
Man Obsessed
Hockey Romance(College)