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Made For YOu by Renee Harless
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, fake relationships, billionaire, marriage of convenience, grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, found family, no third act breakup
Talon needs a wife immediately, and the best place to look for one is to look between the persons that participate at a teacher's convention organized in his hotel. His best friend, Dean, tells him about Aurora and he immediately wants her. He comes up with a very attractive plan to get what he wants. Aurora is hesitant at first, but after hearing the amount of money she will receive and realize how many things she could do with it to help the students, she accepts.
From the moment the two are declared married and have their first kiss, sparks fly between them, which makes them aware that this marriage will not be easy at all, although there is an expiration date. From their perspective, because from mine, they were like an old married couple.
Aurora and Talon fit very well together and somehow they knew from the very beginning what they needed. From the first moments when they meet again, you realize that they are endgame and that nothing can separate them.
I really liked Talon and how he always showed his sweet side with Aurora, took care of her when she was not okay, and supported her in everything she did. The perfect man that any girl would want.
This book is a perfect combination of small town with fake engagement, where the hero is a hot billionaire and the heroine a sweet teacher.
Thank you Renee Harless for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: small town, fake relationships, billionaire, marriage of convenience, grumpy x sunshine, opposites attract, found family, no third act breakup
Talon needs a wife immediately, and the best place to look for one is to look between the persons that participate at a teacher's convention organized in his hotel. His best friend, Dean, tells him about Aurora and he immediately wants her. He comes up with a very attractive plan to get what he wants. Aurora is hesitant at first, but after hearing the amount of money she will receive and realize how many things she could do with it to help the students, she accepts.
From the moment the two are declared married and have their first kiss, sparks fly between them, which makes them aware that this marriage will not be easy at all, although there is an expiration date. From their perspective, because from mine, they were like an old married couple.
Aurora and Talon fit very well together and somehow they knew from the very beginning what they needed. From the first moments when they meet again, you realize that they are endgame and that nothing can separate them.
I really liked Talon and how he always showed his sweet side with Aurora, took care of her when she was not okay, and supported her in everything she did. The perfect man that any girl would want.
This book is a perfect combination of small town with fake engagement, where the hero is a hot billionaire and the heroine a sweet teacher.
Thank you Renee Harless for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Reputation by Jenna Hartley
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad x nanny, fake engagement, age gap, billionaire, one bed, celebrity, sport romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abandonment, emotional abuse, panick attacks
I loved this book so so much!!
Nate is an actor/producer and a single father. He didn't really have a relationship with Emerson, his daughter's nanny, but everything changes between them after they have a conversation about how he treats her. That conversation changes everything for them, as Nate becomes much more interested in her and begins to notice certain things about her, and Em begins to see a different side of him.
They get to know each other better, and when his ex-wife wants to fight for custody, they both do anything to keep Brooklyn to Nate. Their answer to problems is none other than to show the world that they are engaged and in love.
From that moment, something changes between them, and their relationship takes on a different meaning. I really liked the moments between them, and how Nate supports Em in everything she does, takes care of her and listens to her. The fake engagement period was my favorite in the whole book. And uhm..and also the part when Nate and her father finally get along.
I recommend this book to everyone who is a fan of fake engagement, single dad x nanny, where the hot single dad is a celebrity and the sweet heroine is an athlete.
And wait!! Don't leave yet, because I have a secret!
THERE IS NO THIRD BREAKUP!!
Thank you Jenna Hartley for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single dad x nanny, fake engagement, age gap, billionaire, one bed, celebrity, sport romance
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: abandonment, emotional abuse, panick attacks
I loved this book so so much!!
Nate is an actor/producer and a single father. He didn't really have a relationship with Emerson, his daughter's nanny, but everything changes between them after they have a conversation about how he treats her. That conversation changes everything for them, as Nate becomes much more interested in her and begins to notice certain things about her, and Em begins to see a different side of him.
They get to know each other better, and when his ex-wife wants to fight for custody, they both do anything to keep Brooklyn to Nate. Their answer to problems is none other than to show the world that they are engaged and in love.
From that moment, something changes between them, and their relationship takes on a different meaning. I really liked the moments between them, and how Nate supports Em in everything she does, takes care of her and listens to her. The fake engagement period was my favorite in the whole book. And uhm..and also the part when Nate and her father finally get along.
I recommend this book to everyone who is a fan of fake engagement, single dad x nanny, where the hot single dad is a celebrity and the sweet heroine is an athlete.
And wait!! Don't leave yet, because I have a secret!
THERE IS NO THIRD BREAKUP!!
Thank you Jenna Hartley for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Emotional abuse
Hate by Tate James
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: why choose, MMA fighters, revenge plot, forced proximity, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: stalking, violence, murder, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, panic attacks
OMG!! THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD!!
This book is the type of book that makes you want to not put it down at all and want to read the next books and find out how the story of the characters continues.
On Halloween night, Kate and Bree were supposed to be at a party, but they snuck into an MMA match where Archer was fighting. Except that the events of that evening lead to something unpleasant for Kate. After a few good months, she returns and when she finds out that those who put her in the situation that evening, live in the same house as her, she is ready to take revenge.
But can this revenge can be done when the these three men are hot and know how to increase the tension between them and her?
Max, Kody and Archer are super hot. I liked Max and Kody the most because they don't hesitate to show their sweet side to Kate. Archer he's the big alpha and is tougher with Kate, but I liked those moments too. Let's say that he takes the protectiveness to the maximum.
Thank you Tate James and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: why choose, MMA fighters, revenge plot, forced proximity, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: stalking, violence, murder, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, panic attacks
OMG!! THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD!!
This book is the type of book that makes you want to not put it down at all and want to read the next books and find out how the story of the characters continues.
On Halloween night, Kate and Bree were supposed to be at a party, but they snuck into an MMA match where Archer was fighting. Except that the events of that evening lead to something unpleasant for Kate. After a few good months, she returns and when she finds out that those who put her in the situation that evening, live in the same house as her, she is ready to take revenge.
But can this revenge can be done when the these three men are hot and know how to increase the tension between them and her?
Max, Kody and Archer are super hot. I liked Max and Kody the most because they don't hesitate to show their sweet side to Kate. Archer he's the big alpha and is tougher with Kate, but I liked those moments too. Let's say that he takes the protectiveness to the maximum.
Thank you Tate James and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Stalking, and Murder
Mother Hater by Daphne Elliot
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, single mom, opposites attract, boss x employee, he falls first, found family, forced proximity
I CAN'T BELIEVE I FINISHED THIS SERIES!! I WANT TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORLD!!
I loved all the books in this series, but I think I liked this book the most.
Delia claims that she hates men and doesn't need one to feel fulfilled. She is very strong and does not let any weak part of her show. She works very hard, both at work and home for her family. If work and family were not enough to focus all her attention, now she has to find a constructor so that the house will be ready by the time Dylan's child is born.
Now enters into action, our sweet Enzo, who besides being forced by our matchmaker Beckett to renovate the house, he worships Delia so much.
I really liked the dynamic in their house, and how Enzo completed the family. My heart melted every time there was a moment between him and the twins.
I'm sad that I have to leave these characters who made me go through many moods.
I hope that one day these authors will surprise us like this again, so that I can run with open arms to a new world created by them.
Thank you Daphne Elliot for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies to lovers, single mom, opposites attract, boss x employee, he falls first, found family, forced proximity
I CAN'T BELIEVE I FINISHED THIS SERIES!! I WANT TO GO BACK TO THEIR WORLD!!
I loved all the books in this series, but I think I liked this book the most.
Delia claims that she hates men and doesn't need one to feel fulfilled. She is very strong and does not let any weak part of her show. She works very hard, both at work and home for her family. If work and family were not enough to focus all her attention, now she has to find a constructor so that the house will be ready by the time Dylan's child is born.
Now enters into action, our sweet Enzo, who besides being forced by our matchmaker Beckett to renovate the house, he worships Delia so much.
I really liked the dynamic in their house, and how Enzo completed the family. My heart melted every time there was a moment between him and the twins.
I'm sad that I have to leave these characters who made me go through many moods.
I hope that one day these authors will surprise us like this again, so that I can run with open arms to a new world created by them.
Thank you Daphne Elliot for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
The Initiation by Nikki Sloane
dark
fast-paced
3.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: arranged marriage, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, emotional abuse, misogyni, s*xual assault
At first I thought I would like the book. There was something about it that caught my curiosity, but everything took a turn when I got to the initiation part. Until that part, I really thought it was interesting, still hoping that Marist will fight back. When I got to that part, let's say that it wasn't for me and made me feel grossed out. And after that until the last pages, with my last hope that something will change for the better, it was shattered.
Although I read dark things, this book was not for me. I don't think I will continue this series. I gave the 3 stars for the sole fact that I liked the first part of the book.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: arranged marriage, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: toxic relationships, emotional abuse, misogyni, s*xual assault
At first I thought I would like the book. There was something about it that caught my curiosity, but everything took a turn when I got to the initiation part. Until that part, I really thought it was interesting, still hoping that Marist will fight back. When I got to that part, let's say that it wasn't for me and made me feel grossed out. And after that until the last pages, with my last hope that something will change for the better, it was shattered.
Although I read dark things, this book was not for me. I don't think I will continue this series. I gave the 3 stars for the sole fact that I liked the first part of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Something like Love by Piper Rayne
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: best friends to lovers, golden retriever hero, one bed, found family, cinnamon roll hero, he falls first, football
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent
This book is so beautiful. Ellery and Cooper fought so hard against their attraction to each other and they almost broke off their friendship. But let's say they have best friends, and they found a very good way to make them vent their feelings and finally got together. I really liked their relationship, how compassionate they are to each other and the sweet and funny moments between them. The last parts of the book were a bit painful, but very important for the development of the characters.
Their story was very beautiful, and the authors conveyed just as beautifully everything the characters felt.
Thank you Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: best friends to lovers, golden retriever hero, one bed, found family, cinnamon roll hero, he falls first, football
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a parent
This book is so beautiful. Ellery and Cooper fought so hard against their attraction to each other and they almost broke off their friendship. But let's say they have best friends, and they found a very good way to make them vent their feelings and finally got together. I really liked their relationship, how compassionate they are to each other and the sweet and funny moments between them. The last parts of the book were a bit painful, but very important for the development of the characters.
Their story was very beautiful, and the authors conveyed just as beautifully everything the characters felt.
Thank you Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
Letters From Hell by Kat King
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: serial killer x author, age gap, obsessed hero, captor x captive, morally gray hero, knife play, blood play, breeding kink
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: mental illness, kidnapping, stalking, blood, death of a loved one, r*pe, murder, violence, gore
This book left me shocked, but in a good way. I think it's the first time I read a book where the main character is a serial killer, and I really liked it.
Who would have thought that from a single mixup Storm would capture Micah's attention. He's crazy, manic and very hot. Storm tries to stay away from him and even escape, but she has no luck, because either she is caught or Micah knows how to keep her by his side. Girls, be prepared, because he is very hot in bed too, so the spicy scenes are extremely steamy.
The ending left me with many questions. Is this how the book ends, or there will be a possible second book? I hope it will be the second option because I want more about them and I need to find out more about their future.
Thank you Kat King for the opportunity to read this amazing book and I hope we will get a second book because I need more of them!!
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: serial killer x author, age gap, obsessed hero, captor x captive, morally gray hero, knife play, blood play, breeding kink
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: mental illness, kidnapping, stalking, blood, death of a loved one, r*pe, murder, violence, gore
This book left me shocked, but in a good way. I think it's the first time I read a book where the main character is a serial killer, and I really liked it.
Who would have thought that from a single mixup Storm would capture Micah's attention. He's crazy, manic and very hot. Storm tries to stay away from him and even escape, but she has no luck, because either she is caught or Micah knows how to keep her by his side. Girls, be prepared, because he is very hot in bed too, so the spicy scenes are extremely steamy.
The ending left me with many questions. Is this how the book ends, or there will be a possible second book? I hope it will be the second option because I want more about them and I need to find out more about their future.
Thank you Kat King for the opportunity to read this amazing book and I hope we will get a second book because I need more of them!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, and Stalking
Mother Pucker by Swati M.H.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single mom, forbidden (doctor x patient), reverse age gap, opposites attract, found family, secret relationships, alpha hero, hockey
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of a loved one, emotional abuse
I've become obsessed with this series!!
I just loved Shayla and her character development. In the beginning, she was that a super protective mother, and on the course, with Rowan's help, she began to rediscover herself and let go of her protectiveness. Ugh, I just remember the scene when Rowan was so scared that because of a little moment of inattention their relationship could fall apart. Poor Rowan.
Rowan is so funny and I really liked how he managed to get under Shayla's skin. He somehow healed her. He teased and made her smile, and he supported her in whatever she was doing. And this meant a lot for her.
The book is full of banter, flirting, sweet moments and Beckett which again played like the role of cupid. His nickname shouldn't have been Bossman but Cupid, because after winning Liv, his new role is to match her other friends with his "friends".
Thank you Swati M. H. for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: single mom, forbidden (doctor x patient), reverse age gap, opposites attract, found family, secret relationships, alpha hero, hockey
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: cancer, death of a loved one, emotional abuse
I've become obsessed with this series!!
I just loved Shayla and her character development. In the beginning, she was that a super protective mother, and on the course, with Rowan's help, she began to rediscover herself and let go of her protectiveness. Ugh, I just remember the scene when Rowan was so scared that because of a little moment of inattention their relationship could fall apart. Poor Rowan.
Rowan is so funny and I really liked how he managed to get under Shayla's skin. He somehow healed her. He teased and made her smile, and he supported her in whatever she was doing. And this meant a lot for her.
The book is full of banter, flirting, sweet moments and Beckett which again played like the role of cupid. His nickname shouldn't have been Bossman but Cupid, because after winning Liv, his new role is to match her other friends with his "friends".
Thank you Swati M. H. for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
For Always by K.C. Everly
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: brother's best friend, enemies to lovers, one bed, Christmas
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a loved one
Beautiful cover βοΈ beautiful story βοΈ
The chemistry between Kate and Jason is strong and hot, but Kate is not yet ready to get over all the things her brother and Jason did to her in childhood. But will staying in a cottage just the two of them for a day change their lives? Of course it did!!
I really liked the development of the characters, especially Kate's, but also how the author balanced the plot and the spicy scenes very well. Girls, be prepared because Jason is a dirty talker and knows how to make a spicy scene extremely steamy.
I loved this book and can't wait for Beau's book!!
Thank you K.C. Everly for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: brother's best friend, enemies to lovers, one bed, Christmas
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: death of a loved one
Beautiful cover βοΈ beautiful story βοΈ
The chemistry between Kate and Jason is strong and hot, but Kate is not yet ready to get over all the things her brother and Jason did to her in childhood. But will staying in a cottage just the two of them for a day change their lives? Of course it did!!
I really liked the development of the characters, especially Kate's, but also how the author balanced the plot and the spicy scenes very well. Girls, be prepared because Jason is a dirty talker and knows how to make a spicy scene extremely steamy.
I loved this book and can't wait for Beau's book!!
Thank you K.C. Everly for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
Light Behind The Lies by M.J. Huxley
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
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π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies with benefits, brother's best friend, single mom, found family, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: dr*g use, parental neglet & abandonment, cancer
Bayle is a single mother, but also a super flight attendant. She never could stand her brother's friend, Mason, since college. They meet again at the airport and later, on the plane where Bayle works. She was always attracted to him, but his playboy tendencies made her not be interested.
Mason moves to Arizona to open a restaurant with his friend from college. He's never been a fan of commitment and relationships, but as he starts spending more time with Bayle and getting little feelings, this starts to change.
The relationship between them begins as an "enemies with benefits", but even so they show their feelings towards each other in their own special way.
I think I liked Mason's character development the most. From the man who didn't want a relationship and children to, the one who can't breath and live without Bayle and her son.
I liked it a lot, but be prepared that the first chapter is a bit emotional.
Thank you M.J. Huxley for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: enemies with benefits, brother's best friend, single mom, found family, enemies to lovers
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: dr*g use, parental neglet & abandonment, cancer
Bayle is a single mother, but also a super flight attendant. She never could stand her brother's friend, Mason, since college. They meet again at the airport and later, on the plane where Bayle works. She was always attracted to him, but his playboy tendencies made her not be interested.
Mason moves to Arizona to open a restaurant with his friend from college. He's never been a fan of commitment and relationships, but as he starts spending more time with Bayle and getting little feelings, this starts to change.
The relationship between them begins as an "enemies with benefits", but even so they show their feelings towards each other in their own special way.
I think I liked Mason's character development the most. From the man who didn't want a relationship and children to, the one who can't breath and live without Bayle and her son.
I liked it a lot, but be prepared that the first chapter is a bit emotional.
Thank you M.J. Huxley for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use and Abandonment