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Mountain Boss by S.J. Tilly

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

SJ does it again!

Court & Sterling are everything. I mean seriously; who doesn’t love a grumpy mountain man? Especially when surprise, he’s your new boss. Who doesn’t really seem to want you there at all. The tension, the chemistry, the pining. Some added suspense, and the team and the little found family feel they had, My god it was just so good.

Buried Dreams by Natasha Madison

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I’d been waiting for Everleigh and Brock’s story and it did not disappoint! Right away I was hit with strong emotions that lasted till the very end. All of the tension and feelings between them were SO strong. Reliving the past and what was lost, was so heartbreaking yet, their story was so beautiful in the way Natasha played it out. Adding this to my list of favorites for sure.

Rage by LeAnn Ashers

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

The second generation does not mess around. This was intense from start to finish. From the moment they met Mason knew Meadow was it for him. Mason vows to pretext her with his life, and he sure means it. Their journey was anything but easy, but it was so nice to see all the found family come back even if it wasn’t for the best of reasons. Definitely worth the wild ride, excited for Reid and Lily next.

Reckless Hearts by Claire Raye

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I’m completely in love with this series. It’s become one of my favorites and I can’t get enough of it. Once again, we’re back with my favorite found family and we get to know more about Alana. I have loved her from the start and her journey is just something that has me in awe. So when Flynn, shows up I was even more excited to see where it was headed. Their chemistry is immediately so good and so intense. I love when “just a fun hook up.” ends up being more than they could ever imagine. Throw in a few surprises and it was just too good to put down. It also had me totally on the edge of my seat while reading about surfing competitions, learning about it all has been so fun. As always, I’m already counting down till the next book!

My Ruthless Obsession by Elyse Kelly

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4.0

Marco kidnaps Lyla after dealing with her father. Lyla of course, is not happy, and fights him the whole way. I really enjoyed her sass. Marco isn’t used to feeling the way he does about her, and she’s slowing starting to feel things too. The tension between them + close proximity. So good. 

Triple Power Play by Jessica Lynn

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Oh. My. God. I won’t lie, I have been obsessed about this book since I saw the cover. After reading it my obsession has only grown. This love triangle turned why choose, seriously couldn’t have been any better. I was hooked from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down once I started. Jackson is everything you’d expect in a star hockey player, minus a few things he doesn’t reveal. Ethan is a bit more closed off, but as things go on we find out more and he’s very level headed - mostly - and can navigate situations. Aurora is honestly one of the strongest people, she’s been through a lot, but still strives to fight for everything she wants out of life. You can feel all of the emotion and tension between everyone as the story plays out and it will have you wanting more. It does end on a cliffhanger, and I’m so ready for part two! 

Here and Now by Corinne Michaels

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this so much. Penny is just trying to live life the best she can with her son, the best way they know how with all their rules. Ember Falls seems like a good place to be able to do that and seems safe. Miles is the greenest of all the green flags. The slow burn was perfect, their chemistry was so good. Miles was so wonderful not only with her son, but so patient with her. Seriously, all of the feelings and emotions were felt while I was reading this. It was just so good. 

Love on Ice by J.A. Low, J.A. Low

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I absolutely love when books connect from other worlds! Paradise is an absolute favorite of mine, so I was so excited for this one! Felix and Harper have instant chemistry. When it turns out they run in some of the same circles on their way to Paradise they decide - what happens at Paradise stays at Paradise.. or does it? Their relationship starts off slowly with them being friends and playing and turns into so much more. Throw in some drama and it’s such a wild ride, I can’t wait for more from this series, I just know it’ll be another one of my favs. 

Whirlwind by Kayla Grosse

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Once I started I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry and tension between Finley and Ryker is so intense and you can feel it as you read. Add the storm chasing on top of it and it really is a whirl wind of read. I instantly want more from this group of storm chasers, they were funny, they had the perfect found family feel, and they were really there for one another too. It was just so good!

Surrendering to His Siren by Nichole Rose

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5.0

As always, I love a Silver Spoon Falls book. They just hit every single time. Emmett & Nina’s story is one of my favorites. He rescues her and is immediately down bad. She has been through so much, and isn’t sure she should trust him. He’s so very sweet with her, and it melted my heart.