3⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Brits in Manhattan #2 Others in the seriesThe Law of Attraction Setting ~ NYC & London Publication date ~ Septemb3⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Brits in Manhattan #2 Others in the seriesThe Law of Attraction Setting ~ NYC & London Publication date ~ September 11, 2023 Page Count ~ 290 (40 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours 50 minutes Narrators ~ Jessica Preddy & Nathan Adams Stark POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ gym owner, fitness influencer, single dad, close proximity, opposites attract, rivals to lovers, enemies to lovers, no steamage
*Previously titled Playing to Win. I have no clue if any content has changed*
Brooks (35) & Izzy (28) Did not love my first impression of Brooks, but I warmed up to him and even felt bad for him a couple of times. His daughter is 18, so this isn't a young kid/single dad trope, more of see my grown daughter when I can, but still love her to pieces trope. He still bugged me at times, like when he kept a big secret. And regarding that big secret I did not care for what Izzy did before she knew about it one bit. Even before that I wasn't feeling her too much. She's a socialite that is bankrolled by her parents in her late twenties. I am not familiar with that world, but she was quite unlikable and immature.
I do enjoy some good old competition but being set in the fitness world is not something I can relate to. Seems a lot of this one was not relatable for me. I did like the conclusion of their competition though.
A little too much with the 'enemies' at times, but I did like it overall.
Series notes: Fine as a standalone as book 1 characters only made a few appearances.
I was able to listen to an audio copy as well. Narration notes: Okay this might sound odd, but I did not think Nathan's voice sounded like someone that owns a gym, or has a bunch of tattoos. I know I know that doesn't really make much sense. How can someones voice determine their career or appearance? No clue but that's my thoughts on the matter. He was fine to listen to and did do a British accent when he did Izzy's parts, so that was good. Jessica did fine as well.
4.5⭐ Genre ~ billionaire romance Series ~ Spade Hotel #2 Others in the series ~ The Playboy Setting ~ California & Canada Publication date ~ February 29, 24.5⭐ Genre ~ billionaire romance Series ~ Spade Hotel #2 Others in the series ~ The Playboy Setting ~ California & Canada Publication date ~ February 29, 2024 Est page Count ~ 405 (p+ 36 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 50 minutes Narrators ~ J.F. Harding, C.J. Bloom POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ fast burn, forced proximity, snowed in, one bed, workplace romance, enemies~ish to lovers, steamage, no 3rd act breakup
Listen there is a similarity with Marni's books, yet each character is still unique. Fast burn and full of steamage is guaranteed. They typically meet in a bar, too. You can count on a H that has gotten around town and then some, but has finally found someone to change his ways, is cocky and knows how to hit it and never wanna quit it. The h's are always strong and independent.
Here we have Cooper (29) & Rowan (29) who find themselves snowed in with all flights delayed for days, and only one bed available...whatever will they do?
Just when I think I have enough book boyfriends another is added to the list. This guy is so sweet and attentive, and protective. And when he got some unexpected news his response was absolutely perfect. Ford Dalton from The Single Dad is still my favorite, but Cooper comes in at a close second.
Rowan knows what she wants and isn't afraid to speak up, even when she gets the cold shoulder.
Overall, lovedy love loved. The epilogue just might bring a tear to your eye.
Series notes This series follows brothers in business together, so you might as well read the 1st one 1st so that you know what's up with the family. Then you'll be ready for Brady's story coming out in June 2024. This is also a spin-off of The Daltons series and some of those characters are involved here. I suppose it's not absolutely necessary to read those first, but they're quite enjoyable, so why not?
Narration notes: Both narrators did great. Their opposite voices weren't bad.
*Thanks to the author, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
3.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Ghosted #2 Others in the series ~ Ghosted Setting ~ Switzerland Publication date ~ February 20, 2024 Est page Co3.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Ghosted #2 Others in the series ~ Ghosted Setting ~ Switzerland Publication date ~ February 20, 2024 Est page Count ~ 338 (42 chapters) Audio length ~ 10 hours 11 minutes Narrators ~ Kelsey Navarro Foster & James Anderson Foster POV ~ mostly single 1st, one chapter his Featuring ~ one night stand, insta-love, opposites attract, forced proximity, fake dating, slow burn, minimal steamage
Serena & Henry's meet cute was funny when her pants were literally stuck to the booth. She had to wiggle out of them and borrow his jacket since she was leaving the bar sans pants and underroos. They head back to his hotel and get very well acquainted with each other. So acquainted in fact that he instantly falls for her. She feels it too, but since she's career driven and anti-relationship she pushes him away. But it turns out he's her new boss...awkward.
Then we have a time jump to 437 rotations of the earth later. Since they are both physicists it's pretty heavy on science talk, so be prepared for that. They don't seem to get along too well, but are forced into each other's lives when they switch bodies. Of course this is right before Henry's brothers wedding, so Serena has to pretend she is him and then something happens with her family and he has to pretend he's her because who would believe the truth. I'm pretty sure I would not, would you? They each played the opposite quite well. Henry even got to experience having his period ...more
3.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Setting ~ Washington DC & Maryland Publication date ~ April 30, 2024 Page Count ~ 416 (38 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 3.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Setting ~ Washington DC & Maryland Publication date ~ April 30, 2024 Page Count ~ 416 (38 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 9 hours 0 minutes Narrator ~ Mara Wilson POV ~ single 3rd Featuring ~ con-artist, paranormal, small town, farm life, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, opposites attract, slow burn, minimal steamage
Gretchen has perfected cons by 'speaking' to dead people. She's so convincing that her fancy client has hired her to help her bridge playing friend, Charlie, get rid of a suspected ghost that's not making selling the farm easy.
Gretchen's met her match because Charlie is having none of her lies, except this time she's not lying and she really does see the infamous ghost of Gilded Creek Goat Farm and his name is Everett. He agrees to let her stay for one month, but she'll need to help out around the farm every day. Turns out the farm isn't very profitable, but leave it to Gretchen to come up with some great ideas to get it in the black. I enjoyed watching her step into her yellow rain boots and take on every task given to her.
I said in one of my updates that I'm slightly in love with Everett. He's such a fun ghost and I totally would've let him rock my world back in the 1920's. Poor thing is so bored, all he wants to do is watch TV when he's not trying to scare potential buyers. Can you blame him though? He hasn't had anyone to talk to in nearly 100 years and finally someone can see him and listen to him yabber on for ages. You can't help but feel bad for him, but then slightly mad at him towards the end.
I'm normally down with a grump, but Charlie is a little too mean to Gretchen sometimes, which took me an extra minute to warm up to him. But after I heard his backstory, witnessed his sweetness towards his grandfather and read his memories of the times he spent with his grandma, he grew on me, mismatched and long sleeved sweaters and all.
Some downsides for me are that the plot only takes place for about a month, and there's a lot jammed packed in that month, but this felt so long and it took me quite a while to get through (2 weeks!). I don't feel like their relationship progressed realistically either. Their first whomp was really weird. I could have went without the stuff with her father as I don't feel like it was wrapped up nicely at all. A few chapters from Charlies POV would have been helpful.
Overall, there's a good amount of wit and TV show references that kept me entertained.
*Thanks to the author, Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Series ~ Only in Atlanta #1 Others in the series ~ The Neighbor War Setting ~ Atlanta, Georgia Publication date ~ June 15, 2023.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Series ~ Only in Atlanta #1 Others in the series ~ The Neighbor War Setting ~ Atlanta, Georgia Publication date ~ June 15, 2021 Est page Count ~ 278 (31 chapters) Audio length ~ 7 hours 24 minutes Narrator ~ Julia King, Christopher Rourke POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ characters in their late 20's, a bit of insta~love, roommates to lovers, brothers best friends, best friends sister, close proximity, no steamge
Jess & Conor Jess is moving into her brother's house after her breakup. She wasn't expecting it to already be occupied by her brother's friend, Conor.
Within 5 minutes of us meeting Conor he vacuumed and 7 minutes later dinner is on the table. Sounds like a keeper to me. He's really sweet, too.
Jess has a tough time trusting since her ex boyfriend cheated on her. She could have used a bit more confidence.
Regarding the insta ~ blah because obviously this is usually based on looks alone.
Overall, it had some fun and cute moments, but we have the dreaded 3rd act crap per usual. I could've went without the Carla drama, too. (I've returned the book now, but I think that was her name)
Narration notes: I'm happy with the narration. Julia actually sang, which I don't think I have ever heard a narrator do.
4.35⭐ Genre ~ contemporary holiday romance Series ~ London Lovers #1 Others in the series ~ This Year's Love Setting ~ London, England & Glasgow, Scotland4.35⭐ Genre ~ contemporary holiday romance Series ~ London Lovers #1 Others in the series ~ This Year's Love Setting ~ London, England & Glasgow, Scotland Publication date ~ November 4, 2022 Est page Count ~ 162 (11 chapters +e) POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ debut, characters in their late 30's, Christmas, fake date, best friends sister, brothers best friend, snowed in, forced proximity, some steamage
Content warning from the author ~ This story contains strong language and explicit sexual content, brief discussions about absentee parents and references to a character being childless and wanting a baby.
Talia & Rafe Talia is having a tough day ~ she's lost her job and got dumped by someone she knew wasn't right for her, so she's not too brokenhearted. Rafe is an overworked CEO and doesn't have time to date, but he can't go alone to his Christmas party again this year, so he invites Talia to be his fake date. As a thanks he's offering her his cabin in Scotland to take some time to herself...but it turns out she won't be alone and they'll get snowed in there together.
There are some Christmasy vibes and I loved that they went sledding together, so fun! There's a smidgen of lack of communication since each pined for the other, but never said anything, so that's some time a wasted. But I gotta say, it was a breath of fresh air for brother Leo to not have any issues at all with their relationship, a rarity with this trope.
Overall, a quick read with just the right amount of steamage for a novella. A solid debut.
*Thanks to the author and Rachel's Random Resources for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Series notes: The next book in the series will follow Talia's brother, Leo.
4.35⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Hooked #1 Setting ~ Boston, Massachusetts Publication date ~ October 3, 2023 Page Count ~ 322 (38 chapters p+e)4.35⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ Hooked #1 Setting ~ Boston, Massachusetts Publication date ~ October 3, 2023 Page Count ~ 322 (38 chapters p+e) Audio length ~ 8 hours Narrators ~ Alexander Cendese, Meg Sylvan POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ 2 parts, alpha hero, billionaire, boss/employee, forbidden love, forced proximity, office romance, one night stand, second chance, secret romance, workplace romance, steamage, NO 3rd ACT BREAKUP!
Easton/Mr. Boston & Drake/Love The first part is strictly in Easton's POV. He's one of 3 founders of the app for hooking up called Hooked. He matches 100% with Saaralove, which is unheard of. They meet up, and hook up, but they're both wearing masks so they have no clue what each other looks like. They text back and forth for a while, but never get the chance to meet up again. Until we flash forward 5 1/2 years and they're in each other's lives again, but neither knows who the other is.
I've got another book boyfriend to add to my list! Easton was perfect from beginning to end. A sweet, caring alpha that'll sizzle your socks right off.
I didn't love Drake at first, but I easily warmed up to her as her story unfolded and the reasoning for earlier things became clear.
There is a conflict, but can I get a whoop whoop for no 3rd act breakup? So refreshing! And what Easton did to resolve the conflict was everything.
Overall, a wonderful start to a new series. I can already see how Holden and Grayson's stories are going to be just as great!
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to Marni Mann, Valentine PR and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Publication date ~ August 1, 2023 Page Count ~ 320 Audio length ~ 8 hours 14 minutes Narrator ~ Ann Marie Gideon POV ~ dual 3r4.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Publication date ~ August 1, 2023 Page Count ~ 320 Audio length ~ 8 hours 14 minutes Narrator ~ Ann Marie Gideon POV ~ dual 3rd Featuring ~ nurse, firefighter, forced proximity, one bed, friends with benefits, friends to lovers, roommates to lovers, he falls first, fade to black, no steamage
Claire & Graham have been friends for years and roommates for 1. Both still single in their 30's and agree to marry if they haven't found the one by 40. Claire is looking for love and Graham is not the relationship type when they step into a friends with benefits situation.
Graham is on my book boyfriend list. He's so sweet and lovable, and his devotion to his family and his dog, Gertrude, was adorable. He's used to being super active and always down for an adventure ~ camping, mountain biking and rock climbing are his favorites, so when he breaks his leg and is practically bedridden for weeks he gets really frustrated, which I felt was realistically written. He really grew as a person throughout the book and I liked the email/journal entries he wrote as a form of therapy.
Claire was a great caretaker and friend. I liked her for most of the book, but her character went downhill for me at a certain point, stayed down for a bit and then eased her way back up the hill into likable territory.
Overall, I loved these two together ~ great chemistry, great banter and they just seemed like they had a great time together. Love that we had both POV's, too. I have to round down my 4.5 because I absolutely hated the 3rd act breakup, which I usually do. There's maybe a tiny part of me, like my hangnail size, that understands the reasoning, but I'm a YOLO'er. Anything can happen at any time to give you the boot out of life....ya never know, so live it.
So technically this is not listed as a series, but the characters from Would You Rather are very involved here since they're best friends, so do with that what you will.
*Thanks to Allison Ashley, Grace from Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance, romantic comedy, adult romance Series ~ Lake Starlight Others in the series ~ The Problem with Second Chances Publicat4.75⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance, romantic comedy, adult romance Series ~ Lake Starlight Others in the series ~ The Problem with Second Chances Publication date ~ June 27, 2023 Page Count ~ 258 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ bad boy/good girl, close proximity, first responder, military, veteran, opposites attract, roommates-to-lovers, small town, will they or won't they, widow, starting over, slow burn, minimal steamage
Brinley & Van Brinley (great name!) was widowed at just 21, 4 years ago. Not just her super large family, but everyone in their small town is very protective of her, so when her new roommate turns out to be a tattooed well built hunk everyone is on high alert to make sure she doesn't get hurt.
Book boyfriend alert!! I loved Van so much! For looking like a bad boy he totally did not give off that vibe at all. His backstory was heartbreaking, but what he did to move on from it was commendable. He's sweeter than chocolate icing, respectful and patient with the added bonus of rock hard snug-able abs and he cooks! And the camping with the Girl Scouts, gah, just adorable!
We have a bunch of Bailey's involved in the story. I liked the close cousin relationship Brinley has with Calista, Easton and Lance. I really need to go back and read that whole series. I especially want to meet the infamous Great Grandma Dori who sounds like she was an absolute delight. We've got the setup for The Trouble with Runaway Brides, so I'm looking forward to that.
I really loved everything about this book. They were so comfortable with each other right away. Their mutual attraction is undeniable. I'm not even mad about the 3rd act breakup as I can see why they felt they had to walk away. Could I have went for a longer discussion about it? sure could've, but I'm happy with how it ended.
The only reason behind my -.25 is because of the bonus chapters that I read from signing up for the newsletter. I won't give anything away, but I didn't like the place they visited since IMO there are more worthy places where they could of found what they were looking for.
*Thanks to Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ The Donovans, #4 ~ SA, but why not read in order to meet the whole clan Others in the series ~ Dare Me, Tempt 4.5⭐ Genre ~ contemporary romance Series ~ The Donovans, #4 ~ SA, but why not read in order to meet the whole clan Others in the series ~ Dare Me, Tempt Me, Save Me Publication date ~ May 23, 2023 Page Count ~ 292 Audio length ~ 7 hours 35 minutes Narrator ~ Carly Robins ~ perfectly fine, but could go for a male narrator too POV ~ dual 3rd Featuring ~ surprise baby, single dad, family friends, enemies~ish to lovers, forced proximity, roommates to lovers, nanny/boss, small town, no steamage
I think this might be my favorite of the series. Jamie & Fallon Former playboy turned single dad in a blink of an eye and he stepped into fatherhood with ease. He always seemed so easy going with an it is what it is attitude in previous books, so I liked that he really stepped up at the pub, too, and took over managing it while his parents were away. Fallon was so sweet and so good with baby, Asher, too. I hate how she was so hard on herself not being able to keep a job, but what she ended up doing in the end just felt perfect for her. I felt their relationship developed at a nice pace and did not feel rushed. 3rd act breakup for the birds as they usually are.
If you've read my reviews on this series before ~ I'm happy to report that meddling mom, Kate, has really tamed down. She only made a couple of appearances and not until the end and barely meddled.
Another delightful addition to the series. Up next is Patrick's story. I've smelt this set up for a while and I'm excited the author is going to give us a different trope.
*Thanks to Samantha Chase, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #2 ~ fine as a standalone Publication date ~ May 11, 2023 Page count ~ 121 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ st4⭐ Series ~ Reid Brothers: Blue-Eyed Billionaires, #2 ~ fine as a standalone Publication date ~ May 11, 2023 Page count ~ 121 POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ stranded, forced proximity, billionaire, virgin, instalove, slim steamage
Rylee & Hayden meet on a private plane flight that crash lands on a deserted island. An island that Hayden just conveniently happens to own.
Rylee thinks she already knows who Hayden is based on something that happened in the past. She jumps to conclusions and assumes she knows what type of man he is, but it only takes a couple of days of forced proximity to fall for each other. I enjoyed Hayden's personality and how Rylee helped him realize he could do more good in the world with his billions.
Overall, I'm not super big on intsalove, but it's expected in romance books around 100 pages, so it was enjoyable enough. The final book in the series will follow the 3rd brother, Dylan.
*Thanks to Kaylee Monroe and Booksprout for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4⭐ Series ~ Cane Brothers, #2 Others in the series ~ A Not So Meet Cute Publication date ~ June 7, 2022 Page count ~ 466 Audio length ~ 13 hours 23 minutes4⭐ Series ~ Cane Brothers, #2 Others in the series ~ A Not So Meet Cute Publication date ~ June 7, 2022 Page count ~ 466 Audio length ~ 13 hours 23 minutes Narrators ~ Aaron Shedlock, Stella Hunter POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ coworkers to enemies~ish to friends to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, minimal steamage
Kelsey & JP Kelsey was really mean to him in the beginning and I was getting really mad at her. Slowly she started being nicer, but I wish it didn't take so long.
Oh JP I love you. So misunderstood and a closet do gooder, I mean pigeons need saving too. I do wish he made her wait longer before telling her his name because I liked all the guesses she made. I think there was too much talk about his past sexual encounters too.
"I hang up the phone and then go to my room to pick up my book, a romcom about three siblings who go back to their hometown to throw an anniversary party for their parents" good stuff to give a nod to her other book ~ The Reunion. Also, it was fun that Kelsey had a podcast that interviewed characters in other books by Meghan.
Overall, I didn't love it as much as book 1, but still enjoyed it well enough. Up next is Breaker's (what kinda name is that) story.
Series notes: A standalone, but obviously Lottie and Huxley from book 1 are heavily involved since they're the sister and brother of these two.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
Book 3 in the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series ~ fine as a standalone, but Ryan and Zoey from Home Game make quite a few appearances in this one.
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Book 3 in the Vancouver Wolves Hockey series ~ fine as a standalone, but Ryan and Zoey from Home Game make quite a few appearances in this one.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, sports romance ~ hockey/NHL, secret crush, fake marriage, forced proximity, some steamage
Mica & Charlie Mica is in the wrong place at the wrong time and in order to stay on the team he agrees to a fake marriage to help his image. In steps Charlie who has had a secret crush on Mica for 2 years.
Oh Mica Mica Mica, I loved him. He had a super sad secret that made sense to why he never wanted to (view spoiler)[get married or have children (hide spoiler)]. Charlie had such a sweet soul and I hated how she got herself into debt.
Totally called who the bad person was that was messing around with Charlie.
This is my favorite of the series. There was not a set up for the next book, so I'm not sure who it's about, but I'm ready to hip check this series off my TBR with the final installment.
Narration: Madeleine Dauer & Alex Kydd ~ 10 hours 13 minutes ~ Alex did a nice job transitioning between an American and Russian accent, although his female voice is a little whiney. Madeleine did okay with her differing accents too.
3.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Vancouver Wolves Hockey #2 ~ fine as a standalone Others in the series ~ Puck Me Secretly Publication date ~ January 3.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Vancouver Wolves Hockey #2 ~ fine as a standalone Others in the series ~ Puck Me Secretly Publication date ~ January 29, 2019 Page Count ~ 364 Audio length ~ 11 hours 0 minutes Narratora ~ Madeleine Dauer & Alex Kydd POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ hockey/NHL, close proximity, roommates, rich man/poor woman, virgin, friends to lovers, slow burn, minimal steamage
Ryan & Zoey Zoey is a woman who doesn't trust easily and always thinks a man has an ulterior motive, which makes trusting Ryan very difficult for her. Sometimes she acted tough, but other times she had trouble standing up for herself especially with (view spoiler)[Bianca. I could smell the set up with her for miles (hide spoiler)]. I did like her growth that slowly took place.
Ryan was such a giving, lonely and gentle man. He was very patient and never pushed her into anything. He trusted Zoey's judgement on things and he barely knew her, which I am not sure many people would do.
Overall, I am super duper happy we got dual pov in this one. A fine installment to the series. Towards the end we have a set up for book 3 The Penalty Box, which will follow Mica.
4.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Kingsmen Football Stars #3 Others in the series ~ books #0.5 - 3 Setting ~ California Publication date ~ April 4, 20234.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Kingsmen Football Stars #3 Others in the series ~ books #0.5 - 3 Setting ~ California Publication date ~ April 4, 2023 Est page Count ~ 228 Audio length ~ 5 hours 53 minutes Narrators ~ Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ football, teacher, off limits, teammate/friends sister, brothers teammate/friend, neighbors to friends to lovers, fling to love, grumpy/sunshine, close proximity, opposites attract, some steamage
Finally! Chase & Twyla's story, woo hoo! I've been waiting for ages for them to get together and it was just as great as I had a feeling it would be.
Twyla is fresh from dumping her cheating fiance, so she temporarily moves from Connecticut to California and right across the hall from a 6'4" 265 lb solid muscle beefcake. Chase is an anti-social grump, but perhaps he was just waiting on a special someone to show him some sunshine. And Twyla is just the lady that might cut through that hard muscly exterior and bring out the sweetness.
Miles is a way overprotective brother (his reasoning is semi acceptable), so Twyla thinks it's a good idea to sneak around. You know how that'll go six way from Sunday night football.
These two had undeniable chemistry that had me fanning myself a time or two. I loved them and what was in his secret room too.
Overall, a wonderful end this trilogy + the .5 prequel that started it. I am super excited for the set up for a new series that will follow football team Chicago Grizzlies. I've been waiting on the first couples story for 3 books and I know that it will be just as delightful as this one.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to Piper Rayne and Valentine PR for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Featuring ~ dual 3rd person POV, rivalry between the mom's, forced proximity, forbidden romance, secret crushes from 2.5⭐
Holy rival family drama mama!
Featuring ~ dual 3rd person POV, rivalry between the mom's, forced proximity, forbidden romance, secret crushes from high school, h & H now in their late 20's, no steamage
Evita & Ryan's moms have been rivals since high school. Now they both win the same vacation house at an auction and are forced to spend the week together. Thus sets forth the dividing of bedrooms and scheduling of when they can use certain rooms and items.
Oye, this was something. The younger generation acted more grown up than the parents did. I never understand why parents think they can run their adult child's life and have a say in who they date. Didn't they raise them to have a proper head on their shoulders and know what's best for themselves? I hope I have done so for my child. Anyway, I did really liked how Evita and Ryan tried to keep the peace and get to know each other again.
One part that bugged me ~ the one mother wouldn't give up their beach umbrella, that they weren't even using!, so a baby could have shade. That's not very motherly. Just petty.
Overall, this was more frustrating than exciting for me. Happy there was not a for the birds 3rd act break up at least.
Narration: Karla Serrato ~ 9 hours 42 minutes ~ fine job. I'm a broken record again, but I would have loved a male narrator for this one. There are quite a few characters staying in the house and it would have been easier to keep track of whose family they were apart of if we had 2 narrators.
*Thanks to the author, Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
4⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Publication date ~ April 26, 2023 Page Count ~ 416 Audio length ~ 12 hours 2 minutes Narrator ~ Kelsey Navarro POV ~ single 1st Fe4⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Publication date ~ April 26, 2023 Page Count ~ 416 Audio length ~ 12 hours 2 minutes Narrator ~ Kelsey Navarro POV ~ single 1st Featuring ~ forced proximity, one bed, slow burn, enemies to lovers, slim steamage
Merry & Noah have never gotten along, but find themselves sharing a house and bed in France for 3 months.
I really enjoyed this one. I didn't find it to be over the top on the enemy front as they slowly started to get along and their friendship blossomed into more. Their chemistry and banter were pretty good. I wasn't too impressed with the side characters. I, especially, did not like sister, Angela, or Leo at the end there.
Josh and Gemma Make a Baby is still my favorite of Sarah's work, but I had a fun time with this one.
Narration notes~ a well seasoned narrator, even has fine male voices.
*Thanks to Sarah Ready, Swift & Lewis Publishing and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Book 2 in the Spanish Love Deception series ~ while Lina & Aaron do make appearances this is fine as a standalone.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person PO3.25⭐
Book 2 in the Spanish Love Deception series ~ while Lina & Aaron do make appearances this is fine as a standalone.
Featuring ~ dual 1st person POV, fake dating, roommates to friends to lovers, forced proximity, slow burn, minimal steamage
Rosie & Lucas Their meet cute was cute when Rosie thought Lucas was breaking into the apartment she already broke into, which is Lina's. Lina is Rosie's bff and Lucas's cousin. I don't know about that though, why didn't Rosie just ask Lina if she could stay there?
Rosie is an author, but suffering from writers block. Lucas offers to help her out by taking her on dates for some inspiration. There were some slow points, but overall I thought it was cute~ish. It probably could have been cut down a bit. I hated the inevitable break up.
Steamage is minimal in how many times it's written, but not minimal is description.
Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya and Noah B. Perez for 14 hours and 47 minutes, which is on the longer side IMO. They both did a fine job. I liked how Noah gave us an American accent when he was not speaking his dialogue.
4.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Kingsmen Football Stars, #2 Others in the series ~ books #0.5 - 3 Setting ~ California Publication date ~ February 14,4.5⭐ Genre ~ sports romance Series ~ Kingsmen Football Stars, #2 Others in the series ~ books #0.5 - 3 Setting ~ California Publication date ~ February 14, 2023 Est page Count ~ 254 Audio length ~ 6 hours 24 minutes Narrator ~ Aaron Shedlock, Cindy Kay POV ~ dual 1st Featuring ~ football, one night stand, single dad, boss/nanny, off limits, forced proximity, steamage
Brady & Violet had a no names one night stand ~ flash forward 6 months and Violet is now Brady's son's new live in nanny. So now we're in forbidden territory, add in the forced proximity with a side of a walk-in pantry and wowza with the chemistry.
Brady was such a great dad and Theo was a great 6 year old boy. He was perfectly behaved and such a delight. Perhaps that's due to Brady and Hannah's wonderful co-parenting regime. I loved Theo and Violet's relationship too. I am going to give myself 2 more single dad books before I determine that maybe I really don't mind them at all.
Brady has a wonderful relationship with his parents ~ his mom is a hoot! But, Violet's mom was a bit much with her meddling.
Overall, an all around delight! I am loving this series. I've smelled the set up since book 1 for the next book and I'll be ready and waiting for Chase and Twyla's story.
Series notes: yes a standalone, but our book 1 characters make a few appearances, so you might as well read books .5 and 1 first.
Narration notes: I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
*Thanks to Piper Rayne, Valentine PR and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Featuring ~ single 1st person POV, down on your luck, close proximity, roommates to lovers, enemies to lovers, musician, unknown cheating, no ste3.75⭐
Featuring ~ single 1st person POV, down on your luck, close proximity, roommates to lovers, enemies to lovers, musician, unknown cheating, no steamage
Serena & Ziggy Serena has lost her job at Diana's (a tea room), and her apartment in quick succession when her boss/friend, Diana, passes away. It just so happens that her friend, Taylor, is looking for someone to house sit for a few weeks. Perfect!...or not, since Taylor's husband, Tim, has asked his mate, Ziggy, to house sit too.
They agree they can make it work and live together, but right off the bat they don't get along so well and begin to frustrate each other. When a prank goes too far they put their differences aside and work together to fix their mistake. Eventually their hate for each other grows into more.
I wish we had more time with Diana. She seemed like a great person that her two selfish money grubbing children neglected and didn't deserve. No wonder she left her pride and joy business, Dirty Di's, to Serena. I would have liked more emphasis on the business part of the story. And how do you use the sculpture ~ did I miss the answer?
The whole cheating plot went on a bit longer than I would have liked. Speaking up would've been a lot easier than what Serena did to get him caught.
Side character Al was great and I love that he found a love interest ~ I wouldn't mind a book about him, but only if he wears his plastic thong.
Overall, a quick and easy read.
*Thanks to the author, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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