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Forbidden King by Laura Pavlov
4.5
I Highly recommend this book and series to all Laura Pavlov fans. I was laughing through most of the early chapters as Beefcake still has the best game. Bee phobia, speedo, and more. This group of friends is the best and Ms. Pavlov’s writing has you jealous you are not one of them.
King and Saylor are just the best, like the couples ahead of them. They have been friends, although Saylor has just returned to town and is opening a bookstore. Saylor is also the brother of King's best friend. Kingston is one of the core so you get friends to lovers, a little forbidden, and sneaking around happening. The strength in their friendship and respect for their found family is strong in every book.
When I was finished, I was all ready to return to Magnolia Falls!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
King and Saylor are just the best, like the couples ahead of them. They have been friends, although Saylor has just returned to town and is opening a bookstore. Saylor is also the brother of King's best friend. Kingston is one of the core so you get friends to lovers, a little forbidden, and sneaking around happening. The strength in their friendship and respect for their found family is strong in every book.
When I was finished, I was all ready to return to Magnolia Falls!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Score on You by Harloe Rae
4.0
This book snuck up on me, I was enjoying Callie and Ridge’s story, but then I could not put it down!
Ridge is the PERFECT book boyfriend! While they are both shy at the start, time lets them bloom. The patience, protection, and flirty texts show a side, that only Callie gets to see. He allows her to grow, trust, build her confidence, and lead the way to their relationship. I enjoyed every page, and was sorry to have the story end.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Ridge is the PERFECT book boyfriend! While they are both shy at the start, time lets them bloom. The patience, protection, and flirty texts show a side, that only Callie gets to see. He allows her to grow, trust, build her confidence, and lead the way to their relationship. I enjoyed every page, and was sorry to have the story end.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Forgotten Desires by Corinne Michaels
4.0
This review is bittersweet, but they all end at the end of a series. I enjoyed spending time with the entire Whitlock family and the cameos of old friends who made appearances or just name-dropped.
Brynlee and Crew missed their first opportunity but made the most of it their second time. Crew is now a single dad who realizes that all the money in the world can not get him primary custody of his daughter. Brynlee has a few secrets of her own, and when Crew promises her a solution, she agrees to a marriage of convenience.
The journey to a happy ending was not easy for these two, I enjoyed the ride. I am looking forward to the next series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Brynlee and Crew missed their first opportunity but made the most of it their second time. Crew is now a single dad who realizes that all the money in the world can not get him primary custody of his daughter. Brynlee has a few secrets of her own, and when Crew promises her a solution, she agrees to a marriage of convenience.
The journey to a happy ending was not easy for these two, I enjoyed the ride. I am looking forward to the next series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Ride with Beckett: Ride With Me by Kristin Lee
4.0
A great novella read! Are you looking for a quick story to tide you over, do not pass this one up. Small town, MC lite, plenty of spice, and an arranged marriage….
You read that right, and this is the first surprise you will encounter. Beckett and Tessa bring the banter and the heat. It is a quick read, but there is substance and a story.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
You read that right, and this is the first surprise you will encounter. Beckett and Tessa bring the banter and the heat. It is a quick read, but there is substance and a story.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Wait For You by J.H. Croix
4.0
Book five in the Fireweed Harbor series, and this is Adam Cannon’s story. Tessa is Adams sister’s best friend, and they knew of each other, but nothing more.
Tessa is strong; she has been out of an ugly relationship for about a year, but her ex is dragging the divorce out. Her son Eric is her motivation, but the wrong move and her ex retaliates on their son. But she has vowed never to get in a relationship again.
But she is in Adam's orbit now, and the pull and chemistry are undeniable. Both have erected walls around their hearts. Will the walls collapse over time? Rules and boundaries are in place, but rules are meant to be broken, right?
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Tessa is strong; she has been out of an ugly relationship for about a year, but her ex is dragging the divorce out. Her son Eric is her motivation, but the wrong move and her ex retaliates on their son. But she has vowed never to get in a relationship again.
But she is in Adam's orbit now, and the pull and chemistry are undeniable. Both have erected walls around their hearts. Will the walls collapse over time? Rules and boundaries are in place, but rules are meant to be broken, right?
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Feels like Falling by Alexandra Hale
4.0
I loved reading Montana and Ellison’s story. The two have been best friends since childhood, crushes developed, but Ellison left for college. Now, ten years later, Ellison has returned to town. While the friendship picked up where they left off, and both want more, a lot of communication needed to happen.
Will a relationship develop as they work through the feelings, secrets are revealed, and others show their true colors.
As a new series is developing, I love where we are headed. Montana and Ellison are a great start, and I can not wait for more.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Will a relationship develop as they work through the feelings, secrets are revealed, and others show their true colors.
As a new series is developing, I love where we are headed. Montana and Ellison are a great start, and I can not wait for more.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
The Last Promise You Made by L.J. Evans
4.5
4.5 stars
Ms. Evans has done it again, given us a heart pounding suspenseful story, with layered characters. The story is hard to put down, and her words create the emotion and tension needed to tell Gia and Ryders story.
Both our characters are a bit broken due to history and employment. Gia, the government agent who lives with secrets, is stubborn, protective, and sassy. Watching her with Ryder as walls are lowered, she realizes she can have more. Ryder has been burned and figured love is not in the cards for him, but the discovery of a daughter and the woman who brings her to him. Will they give in to the chemistry that simmers under the surface?
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Ms. Evans has done it again, given us a heart pounding suspenseful story, with layered characters. The story is hard to put down, and her words create the emotion and tension needed to tell Gia and Ryders story.
Both our characters are a bit broken due to history and employment. Gia, the government agent who lives with secrets, is stubborn, protective, and sassy. Watching her with Ryder as walls are lowered, she realizes she can have more. Ryder has been burned and figured love is not in the cards for him, but the discovery of a daughter and the woman who brings her to him. Will they give in to the chemistry that simmers under the surface?
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Before I Loved You by Ashley Elizabeth
4.0
I loved this book, it has depth and complex characters. While I thought I knew where the story was headed, I was surprised and glad I continued to read on. Sarah has always been alone, and yet when things start to go right, another twist disrupts her forward momentum. Paul comes from a different world, yet the two are right together. Paul brings color to her world. I usually get a review written within a day or two of finishing as book, but I let this one simmer. The dark light contrast was there, but I really did not see it until days later.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Forever Enough by Kelly Elliott
4.5
4.5 stars
It is great to return to Montana and visiting with the Littlewood and Shaw families.
I am not usually a fan of insta-love, but I will read anything Ms. Elliott writes, and she knocked it out of the park. Bradly and Mackenzie have a wonderful story and make a great addition to the series.
Bradly has returned home, he is a bull rider nursing his body back to health, and the holidays with family is the right time. Mackenzie works for the family, and has had a tough past. She is smart and done well with the choices she has for herself.
I love everything from when they meet, watching them navigate their relationship and working things out together. I hope the next book is not too far away , as we have been set up for what is to come!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
It is great to return to Montana and visiting with the Littlewood and Shaw families.
I am not usually a fan of insta-love, but I will read anything Ms. Elliott writes, and she knocked it out of the park. Bradly and Mackenzie have a wonderful story and make a great addition to the series.
Bradly has returned home, he is a bull rider nursing his body back to health, and the holidays with family is the right time. Mackenzie works for the family, and has had a tough past. She is smart and done well with the choices she has for herself.
I love everything from when they meet, watching them navigate their relationship and working things out together. I hope the next book is not too far away , as we have been set up for what is to come!
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
Tell Me No Lies by Janice Whiteaker
4.0
Book two in the Sinners and Saints series. While we suspected sparks in book one “Take Me to Church”, we now have confirmation. Tate is a guy you want in your corner, protective of those he cares about. I love Piper; she is a strong, sarcastic, independent female. She speaks her mind, and I would not want to be on her bad side.
When a mission needs a married couple, Tate and Piper are tasked with the job, will they cross the line in their “fake” marriage?
I love this new series from Ms. Whitaker. It's a little darker than Alaska Security, but it has plenty of suspense, danger, and romance. I love the characters we have met, and I look forward to more from this series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.
When a mission needs a married couple, Tate and Piper are tasked with the job, will they cross the line in their “fake” marriage?
I love this new series from Ms. Whitaker. It's a little darker than Alaska Security, but it has plenty of suspense, danger, and romance. I love the characters we have met, and I look forward to more from this series.
Thank you to the Author for the advanced copy; this is my voluntary review.