A mistaken identity at an office Christmas party turns into so much more in Phillips’s third ***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
A mistaken identity at an office Christmas party turns into so much more in Phillips’s third book in The Sterling Family Series. Just One More Mistletoe will leave you swooning and rooting for the characters until the very end!
As the year is coming to an end, Brandy Bloom is ready to start the next chapter of her life away from the bustling city and onto the suburbs of Long Island. Her life has come in a long way and Brady is at a point in her life where she is truly happy. Yet, it’s time to move on and she can’t leave the office until she seduces the man she’s desired for a while now. But her plans to spend the night with Stephan Corbin do not end up working out like she planned. Instead, Brandy finds herself kissing the wrong twin. If it weren’t for his brother that invited him to the office Christmas party, Max Corbin, would never had the chance to meet the gorgeous woman dressed as an elf. The minute their eyes connected, Max knew that she was different from other women. Their electrifying chemistry is what ultimately gives Max the more reasons to make Brandy his for good.
Though the story was short and sweet, Brady’s story packs a punch as she gets to know Max. It’s clear that they have a lot in common and they’re able to relate to each other right away. Brandy’s walls enables her to give people the chance to get to know her. Which makes Max that much more adamant to let her see who he really is and give her the chance to see if they can have their happily-ever-after. I would highly recommend checking out this book as well as any others by the author. You will not regret it! :)
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As the third book in the Brutal Vows Series, Romig delivers a steamy romance between two powe***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
As the third book in the Brutal Vows Series, Romig delivers a steamy romance between two powerful houses in the mafia and the cartel. Bound by a Promiseis filled with suspense to keep you at the edge of your seat.
At the beginning of the book, we are introduced to Dante Luciano, right-hand man of his older brother Dario Luciano, capo of the Kansas City Famiglia. As the youngest male heir, Dante has always been second compared to his brother. But now that his siblings have gotten married, starting a relationship is not on his radar. Until he meets Camila Ruiz at his brother’s wedding. She has always been out of reach, being the youngest Ruiz in the family. The age-gap between them is what prevented Dante from reaching out to her, though the attraction has always been there. Ever since his brother cemented their family’s alliance with the cartel by marrying the eldest Ruiz sister, there are outside forces who feel threatened by this new allegiance. Everything changes when those forces start to go after the cartel and his need to protect Camila poses him to ask her to marry him, not expecting just how much their lives were about to change forever.
I really enjoyed reading Bound by a Promise, the chemistry between Camila and Dante is magnetic from the very beginning. There is no denying that the two are attracted to each other, yet coming from two different powers makes it difficult for Camila to trust him right away. Liking him is accepting his world and she doesn’t want to be part of the cartel at all. There are rules that she doesn’t agree with and it makes it difficult for Camila to not develop feelings for Dante. He is not like other men, instead Dante really wants to gain her trust by giving her the choice of what’s going to be the rest of her life. There are dangers that come with their worlds and they are about to face their biggest obstacle in order to get their happily-ever-after. Overall, the story was solid and steamy, if you are looking for a forbidden romance than I would highly recommend checking it out. :)
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Gina Azzi delivers a deeply emotional sports romance in The Defender, the fifth book in the B***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Gina Azzi delivers a deeply emotional sports romance in The Defender, the fifth book in the Boston Hawks Hockey Series. Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading The Defender. Needless to say, I was impressed with writing and storyline. This second chances at love and new beginnings should definitely make the top of your must-read list!
At the beginning we are introduced to James Ryan, defenseman for the Boston Hawks. It’s been a while since he has gone out with his teammates and he finds himself going to Taps, a local bar with their significant others. It wasn’t long ago that he was that guy, the one with the happy and healthy relationship. Yet, it’s been over a year since his wife passed away and it’s still hard to visit places that they used to frequent together. It’s even more excruciating to raise his twins, Milly and Mason, in the same place she made into a home and not have her there.
Then she meets, Bella, the gorgeous bartender who looks at him and he is able to recognize the pain and emptiness in her eyes. He is drawn to her, but feels guilty that he might be betraying what he once had with his wife. But when it’s time to head home, he finds himself unable to deny the attraction and pull that he has towards her that they end up spending the night together. It would be months until he sees her again, this time at his doorstep as the nanny for his kids. They agree to keep things professional, but the more time they spend together the more James realizes that he might just met his match. It’s just when he is starting to let Bella into their lives that he finds out that there are things that he still doesn’t know about her, things that could prevent them from having a future together.
Isabella Andrews is one of the most sought-after nannies in the Boston Professional Athlete circles, who also happens to occasionally bartend at Taps. She has seen his teammates before, but never James. When she sees him for the first time they click and she can tell that he is in pain. James tells her that his wife passed away and she tells him that she got a divorced that messed her up. It’s for the first time since her divorce that Isabella feels like isn’t broken beyond repair. She never expected to see James again, until she is hired to be the nanny for his kids. Having studied children’s psychology, she loves being around kids and wants to have a family of her own. But there are things that she still needs to work on that keep her up at night and she won’t be able to have a relationship with James if she doesn’t fully let go of her past.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Defender, I was completely hooked from beginning to end. I loved reading James and Bella’s story and how it evolved as the two of them slowly let go of their pasts. It’s truly a story about losing loved ones and learning to overcome that pain in order to have a new beginning. The story felt realistic and emotional. The interactions with Bella and the kids is sweet and caring. She loves to care for them and they slowly grow on her. The chemistry between her and James is explosive, they understand each other and they are able to relate to one another. The ending was perfect for them and their story. I cannot recommend it enough, if you love a second chance sports romance with all the feels than I would highly recommend checking out this book. I cannot to read what the author comes up with next! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Gina Azzi delivers a deeply emotional sports romance in The Defender, the fifth book in the Boston Hawks Hockey Series. Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading The Defender. Needless to say, I was impressed with writing and storyline. This second chances at love and new beginnings should definitely make the top of your must-read list!
At the beginning we are introduced to James Ryan, defenseman for the Boston Hawks. It’s been a while since he has gone out with his teammates and he finds himself going to Taps, a local bar with their significant others. It wasn’t long ago that he was that guy, the one with the happy and healthy relationship. Yet, it’s been over a year since his wife passed away and it’s still hard to visit places that they used to frequent together. It’s even more excruciating to raise his twins, Milly and Mason, in the same place she made into a home and not have her there.
Then she meets, Bella, the gorgeous bartender who looks at him and he is able to recognize the pain and emptiness in her eyes. He is drawn to her, but feels guilty that he might be betraying what he once had with his wife. But when it’s time to head home, he finds himself unable to deny the attraction and pull that he has towards her that they end up spending the night together. It would be months until he sees her again, this time at his doorstep as the nanny for his kids. They agree to keep things professional, but the more time they spend together the more James realizes that he might just met his match. It’s just when he is starting to let Bella into their lives that he finds out that there are things that he still doesn’t know about her, things that could prevent them from having a future together.
Isabella Andrews is one of the most sought-after nannies in the Boston Professional Athlete circles, who also happens to occasionally bartend at Taps. She has seen his teammates before, but never James. When she sees him for the first time they click and she can tell that he is in pain. James tells her that his wife passed away and she tells him that she got a divorced that messed her up. It’s for the first time since her divorce that Isabella feels like isn’t broken beyond repair. She never expected to see James again, until she is hired to be the nanny for his kids. Having studied children’s psychology, she loves being around kids and wants to have a family of her own. But there are things that she still needs to work on that keep her up at night and she won’t be able to have a relationship with James if she doesn’t fully let go of her past.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Defender, I was completely hooked from beginning to end. I loved reading James and Bella’s story and how it evolved as the two of them slowly let go of their pasts. It’s truly a story about losing loved ones and learning to overcome that pain in order to have a new beginning. The story felt realistic and emotional. The interactions with Bella and the kids is sweet and caring. She loves to care for them and they slowly grow on her. The chemistry between her and James is explosive, they understand each other and they are able to relate to one another. The ending was perfect for them and their story. I cannot recommend it enough, if you love a second chance sports romance with all the feels than I would highly recommend checking out this book. I cannot to read what the author comes up with next! :)
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Hayward delivers a sizzling and passionate romance between a billionaire CEO and a***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World:)***
RATING: 4.5/5
Hayward delivers a sizzling and passionate romance between a billionaire CEO and a supermodel in How the Italian Claimed Her. This opposites-attract romance is about second chances and new beginnings that will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.
As the CEO of Francesco Vitale, the legendary Italian fashion house, Christiano Vitale has worked really hard to rebuild his family’s legacy. By bringing his grandfather’s fashion house to new consumers, Christiano is hoping to do that by hiring one of the most influential supermodels around. But hiring Jensen Davis as the face of his brand has only brought the wrong attention to the company. With just weeks out from the launch of the most important collection in Francesco Vitale’s history, Christiano is taking it upon himself to get Jensen to take the job seriously or fire her before it’s too late. Yet, he wasn’t expecting to feel so strongly for Jensen or the need to protect her at all costs. Until she doesn’t show up when he needs her the most that Christiano begins to question his feelings for Jensen.
Having grown up in front of cameras ready to capture every moment of her life, Jensen Davids, is used to being talked about. With a legendary last name of her own, means that it’s hard to do anything without the tabloids finding out about it. But her sisters and her have managed to start careers of their own without their mother’s approval. Yet, no matter how much distance Jensen puts between them, her mom keeps bringing her back into her old life. As the face of Francesco Vitale, Jensen has been hired to be part of the upcoming launch, but it’s her busy schedule that has her tired and overwhelmed. It doesn’t help that her mom’s recent actions could jeopardize the job that Jensen worked really hard to get.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading How the Italian Claimed Her, the story was well-written and the chemistry between the characters was magnetic. Both of the characters have been through so much, they are ready to start fresh but not before overcoming some obstacles getting thrown their way. I loved the different settings in the story and that it takes place in the fashion world. I would highly recommend checking out the story and any other by the author, you won’t regret it! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
Hayward delivers a sizzling and passionate romance between a billionaire CEO and a supermodel in How the Italian Claimed Her. This opposites-attract romance is about second chances and new beginnings that will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end.
As the CEO of Francesco Vitale, the legendary Italian fashion house, Christiano Vitale has worked really hard to rebuild his family’s legacy. By bringing his grandfather’s fashion house to new consumers, Christiano is hoping to do that by hiring one of the most influential supermodels around. But hiring Jensen Davis as the face of his brand has only brought the wrong attention to the company. With just weeks out from the launch of the most important collection in Francesco Vitale’s history, Christiano is taking it upon himself to get Jensen to take the job seriously or fire her before it’s too late. Yet, he wasn’t expecting to feel so strongly for Jensen or the need to protect her at all costs. Until she doesn’t show up when he needs her the most that Christiano begins to question his feelings for Jensen.
Having grown up in front of cameras ready to capture every moment of her life, Jensen Davids, is used to being talked about. With a legendary last name of her own, means that it’s hard to do anything without the tabloids finding out about it. But her sisters and her have managed to start careers of their own without their mother’s approval. Yet, no matter how much distance Jensen puts between them, her mom keeps bringing her back into her old life. As the face of Francesco Vitale, Jensen has been hired to be part of the upcoming launch, but it’s her busy schedule that has her tired and overwhelmed. It doesn’t help that her mom’s recent actions could jeopardize the job that Jensen worked really hard to get.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading How the Italian Claimed Her, the story was well-written and the chemistry between the characters was magnetic. Both of the characters have been through so much, they are ready to start fresh but not before overcoming some obstacles getting thrown their way. I loved the different settings in the story and that it takes place in the fashion world. I would highly recommend checking out the story and any other by the author, you won’t regret it! :)
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In Paige’s latest sizzling romance, Brutal Bargain, a marriage of convenience between enemies is***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World.***
In Paige’s latest sizzling romance, Brutal Bargain, a marriage of convenience between enemies is about to change their lives forever.
As the head of HR for the Sebastian News Corp, Adly Sebastian has grown up surrounded by wealth and antiquated mindsets. It does’t help that her family’s company is stuffed with traditional men, including her dad who doesn’t give her the chance to move up like her other male relatives. The company doesn’t have the most female-friendly environment, so when Adly gets the chance to get out of the company, she can’t wait to run her own. But that soon changes when Adly finds out that to access her trust fund she’ll have to get married. The list of potential suitors is short, leaving her with no choice but to agree to marry her brother’s best friend and her enemy, Axel Morgan. He is infuriating, constantly taunting her, but also happens to be a really good kisser. What starts off as marriage of convenience it turns into so much more the longer they spend together. Leaving them questioning their motives as we as their future together.
I really enjoyed reading Brutal Bargain, the chemistry between the characters is off-the charts no matter how much they want to deny the attraction towards each other. We have two individuals who have similar backgrounds, ready to go against those that have wronged them in order to create their own futures. Ax is ready to help Adly gain access to her trust fund as long as she marries him, he’ll keep her future plans quiet. There is a part of him that has always wanted her and now he has the perfect way to keep her close. While Adly is not looking to start a relationship until Ax starts to break some of her walls. He is everything that she wasn’t actively looking for, now she just hopes that he doesn’t break her heart. All in all, the story is swoon worthy and the ending will leave you wanting for more!
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Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect. Needless ***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect. Needless to say, Travers had me hooked from beginning to end. One Wealthy Wedding is an opposites attract, friends-to-enemies-to-lovers romance worth adding to your TBR!
Having grown up among the wealthy elite of New York, Catherine (Cat) Peterson never imagined just how much her life was about to change the minute her parents disinherited her. Desperation is the finest motivator when she has no money or a place to call her own. So when she gets offered to work at a bar as a bartender, Cat immediately agrees. Not expecting to bump into her old crush and childhood friend, Theo Archer. He is still just as good looking and charming since she last saw him. Only thing time around, the tables have been turned and Theo is the wealthy playboy whose face is splashed all over gossip magazines, all showing just how life has changed them both. For Theo Archer, begin the housekeeper’s son growing up was difficult, yet what started as hatred toward Cat, ended up becoming something else the minute he kissed her all those years ago. Now destiny has brought them back together, to finally put their differences aside and see if they can find their happily-ever-after all.
I really enjoyed reading One Wealthy Wedding, the chemistry between the main characters was sizzling and steamy. They have a lot more in common than they realize and the story takes them on a journey to revisit old pasts in order to find their future together. Cat is set on to fight for what is rightfully hers, the company that her mom’s family worked really hard to make it a success. When Cat finds out that she needs to be married in order to claim what is hers, she doesn’t just want to marry anyone.
It’s been almost nine years since last time she saw Theo, so when he offers to marry her in order to change his reputation as well, she agrees. For Theo wanting to leave a legacy of his own is imperative to his career. He has worked really hard to get to where he is. But being around Cat has given him a new sense of direction and it makes him want to fight harder to win the heart of the one that got away all those years ago. All in all, I would highly recommend checking out this book. I cannot wait to read more of the author in the future! :)
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A hotel maid is about to fall head-over-heals in love with a reclusive billionaire in Bay’s l***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
A hotel maid is about to fall head-over-heals in love with a reclusive billionaire in Bay’s latest release. The Boss + The Maid= Chemistry has the sizzling chemistry and suspense to keep you rooting for the characters until the end!
Although some might call him paranoid, to Bennett Fordham protecting his privacy is essential to how the world perceives his company. As the CEO of a highly successful tech company, Fort Inc., Bennett doesn’t want to attract the attention he grew up with. So he goes to high lengths to keep his identity a secret, until he meets a stunning woman at his hotel’s bar. She is British, young and outspoken. It’s clear that there is instant chemistry between them and when the lines are crossed, it would take the next day to find out that she works at his hotel. There is a part of him that shouldn’t trust Efa, but it’s hard not to when he begins to develop feelings for her. She wants a job at his company and he won’t give in to her that easily.
Efa’s dream to work at Fort Inc. leads her to travel across the pond to New York. But finding the company and getting a job there soon proves to be the hardest part, until she finds out that the guy she slept with is her “boss” and the grumpy billionaire CEO. Yet, she won’t give up until he gives her the chance to prove that she can be part of his company. Though that soon proves to be a hurdle for them as they work on their trusting issues.
I really enjoyed reading The Boss + The Maid= Chemistry, this age-gap romance had me hooked from beginning to end. It’s evident that the characters had a lot in common that made it easier to lean on each other. Though that soon becomes a game of just how much they can trust each other before it’s too late. Highly recommend checking out the story, if you love the tropes in this story. :)
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Moreland delivers a charming romance in My Favorite Boss. As the second book in the My Favori***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Moreland delivers a charming romance in My Favorite Boss. As the second book in the My Favorite Series, this grumpy/sunshine story will leave you wanting for more!
As a sought-after landscape architect, Alexander Bane has a reputation for expecting the very best when it comes to those working with him. He has worked hard to get to where he is, so he expects his personal assistant to work just as hard. Needless to say, Alexander has gone through a lot of assistants and everyone at the office has started to notice. Leaving HR at a complete lost, gives Alexander the chance to hire the perfect assistant on his own.
But after interviewing other candidates, he is ready to give up when he bumps into a woman who looks like a beautiful mess begging to see the boss. He never expected to be attracted to her, but her ability to quickly tell him how she can an asset for him is what ultimately gets him to hire Magnolia Myers. It’s her spunk that Alexander likes along with her foamy coffees that start to win him over. Magnolia is not like his other assistants, she truly cares for him and he can’t get enough of her. It’s when the lines are crosses that all bets are off and he wants to keep her for good.
After the way her day started on the wrong foot, Magnolia can’t lose the chance to interview for Balanced Designs. It’s her chance to snag the assistant job for the landscape architect, Alexander Bane. With her luck, Maggie is running late and as she gets out of the elevator, the most handsome stranger bumps into her. Not realizing that she would be meeting her future boss, Alexander gives her ten minutes of his time to win him over. That’s exactly what she does and the job is hers. Soon Magnolia starts to see how demanding the job can with him as a boss and makes her mission to be valuable so that it’s hard for Alexander to let her go. Yet, nothing could have prepared her for the growing feelings for him. Alexander Bane is so much more than what people would expect of him to be, he is the complete opposite with her and falling for him might be too late.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading My Favorite Boss, the humor that Moreland brings to the story is what made me fall in love with Maggie and Alexander’s story. Between the sassy comments and banter between the characters, this story is a must read! Moreland is a great writer and her newest release doesn’t disappoint. It is truly a grumpy/sunshine story that follows two opposites who attract while finding out just how much they can rely on each other. While Alexander is afraid of developing feelings for Maggie, because of previous experiences. Maggie is ready to show just how trustworthy she is and that they can have their happily-ever-after. With the ending perfect for their story, I would highly recommend checking out this book as well as any others by the author!
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From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, Wood delivers a steamy and heartfelt ***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, Wood delivers a steamy and heartfelt story in The Fake Fiancee Proposition. This opposites-attract romance will leave you wanting for more!
As the CEO of Bennett-Taylor Real Estate and son of the Billion Dollar Bennett clan, River Taylor has the wealth and status to get just about any woman he could possibly want. But River is not interested in ever getting married, unless it’s to get something that he wants. Enters Pearl Brown, a diner waitress that works at Gem’s Diner and the one person that holds the key to exactly what River wants. He is used to dealing with multi million-dollar deals, and he is very much interested in a huge property to add to their portfolio.
A property that Pearl, his little sister’s friend is going to inherit one day. He just needs to convince her to sell it to him, but to his surprise her family doesn’t want to sell the property. After all, it has been in the family for generations. Yet, when Pearl finds out that her aunt hasn’t kept up with the IRS taxes for the property, she doesn’t know how to help her family. The only thing she knows is that she has always wanted to be a mom and River is willing to help her, if she helps him in return. Little does she know how the true motives behind River’s help will come at a cost… her heart.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Fake Fiancee Proposition, there is instant chemistry between the characters that only grows throughout the book. We get to see both of their families come together as the two main characters navigated their way through their pretend relationship. But as the two start get closer, the harder it becomes to fake any feelings for each other. Pear’s goal is to get pregnant, knowing well that River will not be in the picture and wishing for their relationship to be real. Meanwhile, River wants to help Pearl by giving her what she wants, not realizing the extent of his feelings or how much he was going to hurt Pearl. All in all, if you like a billionaire hero and fake engagements then I would highly recommend checking it out! :)
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Not having read any other works by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect before rea***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Not having read any other works by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading Two Tickets to Paradise. Needless to say, Blowers delivers a steamy and emotional friends-to-lovers romance that will leave you wanting for more.
As an EMT living in New York, Maddie Evans is far from her childhood home of Glenwood Springs. The small town where her family still lives, including her childhood best friend, Holden Santos. Having grown up together, he is someone that she has relied on ever since they were little and throughout the changes growing up. But Maddie hates coming home, only to leave her best guy behind again. Until the day of her wedding day that her life takes an unexpected turn that proves just how much Holden might be right for her.
For Holden Santos, being surrounded by firefighters inspired him to follow on with their paths. That’s how he met his other half and best friend, Maddie Evans. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for her, so when she asks him to go to Hawaii with her and pretend to be married, there is no hesitation. It’s once they are enjoying their time away from everyone else, does he start to realize that he’s always had feelings for her.
I really enjoyed reading Two Tickets to Paradise, the relationship between the two main characters is off the charts from the very beginning. They have such a close friendship that it keeps growing stronger than ever as they face different obstacles in the book. Holden is sweet and really wants to turn things around for Maddie. What starts off a vacation becomes so much more when they have to printed to be a couple. Neither of them expected to reveal hidden feelings or for the curveballs that they need to face before they get their happily-ever-after. All in all, I would highly recommend it if you love reading friends-to-lovers romances, worth adding it to your TBR. :)
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As the second book in the Meant For Series, Madison delivers a touching second c***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
RATING: 4.5/5
As the second book in the Meant For Series, Madison delivers a touching second chance romance in Meant for Her. This hockey romance will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!
For Dakota, being the wife of a professional hockey player comes with its ups and downs. She is aware of the attention and pressure that her husband constantly gets. But nothing could have prepared her for the upcoming change in her life. Her husband was no longer the same and when tragedy struck she was left with her girls as well as a very unsettling future. That is until Christopher Stone came into her life, as her husband’s best friend and teammate he’s been in their lives ever since they drafted at the same time. They were supposed to be there for each other after all these years, but Dakota starts to feel resentment toward Christopher. He should have done more and he didn’t. Christopher Stone never intended to fail his best friend, but Benji is gone. Now it’s up to him to look out for his family. Little does he know that his life was about to change forever.
I throughly enjoyed reading Meant for Her, the chemistry between the characters is what stood out to me the most. No matter how much Dakota wants to stay away from Christopher, she can’t resit how good he is toward her and her daughters. He is a good example to them and his good heart is what ultimately wins her over. But there are obstacles that they need to face, including facing the guilt that has them unable to fully move on with their relationship. This story is about facing loss and starting new beginnings. I loved the ending, it fit the characters so well. I would highly recommend checking out this story as well as the rest of the series! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***
As the second book in the Meant For Series, Madison delivers a touching second chance romance in Meant for Her. This hockey romance will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!
For Dakota, being the wife of a professional hockey player comes with its ups and downs. She is aware of the attention and pressure that her husband constantly gets. But nothing could have prepared her for the upcoming change in her life. Her husband was no longer the same and when tragedy struck she was left with her girls as well as a very unsettling future. That is until Christopher Stone came into her life, as her husband’s best friend and teammate he’s been in their lives ever since they drafted at the same time. They were supposed to be there for each other after all these years, but Dakota starts to feel resentment toward Christopher. He should have done more and he didn’t. Christopher Stone never intended to fail his best friend, but Benji is gone. Now it’s up to him to look out for his family. Little does he know that his life was about to change forever.
I throughly enjoyed reading Meant for Her, the chemistry between the characters is what stood out to me the most. No matter how much Dakota wants to stay away from Christopher, she can’t resit how good he is toward her and her daughters. He is a good example to them and his good heart is what ultimately wins her over. But there are obstacles that they need to face, including facing the guilt that has them unable to fully move on with their relationship. This story is about facing loss and starting new beginnings. I loved the ending, it fit the characters so well. I would highly recommend checking out this story as well as the rest of the series! :)
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Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expe***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
RATING: 4.5/5
Not having read any other books by the author before, I didn’t know what to expect before reading A Tempting Arrangement. Needless to say, J. Wilder delivers a steamy marriage of convenience that had me hooked from beginning to end.
As the CEO of Everette Industries, Damon Everette has the status and wealth to get whatever he desires. Yet, it’s his PR rep for the Boston Bruins that has him losing his wit every time Misty Hart is near. She is everything he wants and Damon has no shame in going after what he wants. He will make Misty his no matter what, even if it means making her his wife. Being the heir to a massive fortune, it’s tradition for the soon-to-be head of the family to be married or lose his inheritance. The only issue is that Misty is not interested in him at all or so she thinks. It soon becomes a cat and a mouse chase where nothing is off limits, not even the hurls coming their way.
From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, A Tempting Arrangement was an enjoyable read. The chemistry between Misty and Damon was off the charts from the very beginning. It’s evident that Damon is willing to do whatever it takes to make her his, while at the same time he becomes her biggest protector. After going through a traumatic experience, all Misty wants is to start a fresh life. Little does she know that her life was going to take a different turn, one where her future rests is in the hands of her arrogant boss.
She disliked him the minute she got the job as a PR rep for a hockey team, but even she can’t deny the instant attraction between them. It’s when Damon offers her a proposition that she can’t deny, that Misty starts to see him in a different light. But just when things were starting to look promising, her past comes to haunt her ready to put a stop at their relationship. Overall, the story was solid romance with a twist. I would highly recommend it, I cannot wait to read what the author comes up with next. :)
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Linde concludes the Wright Duet steamier than ever with the Wright Kind of Love. This sizzlin***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Linde concludes the Wright Duet steamier than ever with the Wright Kind of Love. This sizzling romance will leave you wanting for more!
It has been clear from the very beginning that the Wrights and Sinclairs don’t mix. Not after their longstanding feud between two of the most influential families in Lubbock, Texas. But for Harley Wright and Chase Sinclair they are done hiding their feelings for each other. It’s been three years since they first met at a Wright wedding, changing their lives forever. Not only are they part of rival families, but their age gap difference made it impossible for them to fully to be together. Chase gave them until her college graduation in order to give them a shot at a future. Yet, the minute that happens their families immediate express their disapproval. Now it’s up to them to figure out a way to end their family feud, without getting their hearts broken in the process.
I absolutely loved reading Wright King of Love, we get to see both of the main characters stand up against their families in order to be together. While at the same time we get to see their love blossom even more throughout the book. They are standing up for what it’s right, even if means going against those that they love. All in all, I enjoyed their moments together, the ending was perfect and swoon worthy. I cannot wait to see what Linde comes up with next, I would highly recommend checking out the duet as well as the overall series. You will not regret it! :)
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As the second book in The Sterling Family Series, Phillips delivers a steamy sec***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
RATING: 4.5/5
As the second book in The Sterling Family Series, Phillips delivers a steamy second chance romance in Just One More Dare. This forbidden sports romance between a runaway bride and a retired football player will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!
The last thing Samantha Dare wanted on her wedding day is to find out that her fiancée is not only cheating on her, but has also been manipulating her all along to get to her trust fund. As the youngest Dare in the family, Samantha is afraid of what her older siblings are going to think about her. Everyone around her saw red flags when it came to Jeremy, expect her. Now Samantha has to rush out of her wedding in her white dress and into the arms of the man she hasn’t seen a while. A man that gave her the best new year’s eve kiss all those years ago and he is willing to whisk her away. Dex Sterling is nothing like her ex, he has shown compassion toward her and her newfound situation. She is aware that she shouldn’t be developing feelings for another man so quickly, yet it’s hard to not to fall in love with her brother’s best friend. They are both off-limits to each other, but Samatha is willing to risk her heart to be with him.
Since retiring from football this past season, as the quarterback for the Miami Thunder, Dex Sterling is in New York to start the next chapter in his career. Though he wasn’t expecting to almost literally run over the woman that got away all those years ago, in a wedding dress rushing out of her wedding venue toward him. It only takes one look at Samatha Dare to know that she needs his help and he is willing to whisk her away. It’s been a while since he last saw her and this is his chance to reconnect with her. So when she asks him to take her to the airport to go on her honeymoon alone, Dex is all but willing to go with her. Neither of them the close proximity to bring them closer than ever. As the upcoming lead analyst at Football Sports Network, he can’t be involved in any scandal, yet Dex never imagined to have to make a choice between his career and the woman he is growing to love.
I thoroughly loved reading Just One More Dare, Phillips packs a lot when it comes to her stories and this was no different. There is steam, suspense and drama to keep you at the edge of your seat. It’s evident that both of the characters have experienced a lot in their lives and they are able to rely on each other. Dex quickly becomes protective toward Samantha and she feels empowered to start a new life with him. But the past comes back to haunt them and they have to lean on each other in order to get their happily-ever-after. I loved to see their interactions with each other’s families and the ending was sweet. I would highly recommend checking out this book and the rest of the series! :)
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As the fourth book in the Meant For Series, Madison delivers a small town romance in Meant fo***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
As the fourth book in the Meant For Series, Madison delivers a small town romance in Meant for Gabriel. This second chance romance and new beginnings story between an ice hockey princess and a cowboy will leave you rooting for them until the very end!
It should have been one of the days of her life, getting to pick out a wedding dress, but for Zara Petrov, it would turn her life upside down. Finding out that her fiancé has been cheating on her for a while is what ultimately leads Zara to leave New York in order to get some peace and quiet. A distraction is what she needs and when she meets the mysterious bartender, all bets are off when they realize just how much chemistry they have with each other. What it was supposed to be a one-night thing turns into so much more the the minute they find out that she is pregnant with his baby. Gabriel shows her a whole new life in the south, away from the noisy city and her ex-fiance. Soon Zara begins to enjoy horse riding and the she could have with her cowboy. However, both of them have separate lives away from one another and they have to decide how they’re moving forward in order to get their happy-ever-after.
Gabriel never expected to feel strongly for Zara, the minute she walked into his family bar. She is gorgeous and the need to be near her is so strong that neither of them can deny the attraction between them. When the lines are crossed and he doesn’t find her the next morning, makes Gabriel realize just how much he wants to make her his for good. He has two weeks to make her see that they can work, before it’s too late.
I absolutely loved reading Meant for Gabriel, we have two opposites who find themselves unable to stay from each other. A city girl and a cowboy whose lives completely change the minute they meet the for the first time. Zara is not looking to get into another relationship right away, especially after they way she finds out that her ex was cheating on her. But Gabriel is different, he is kind and willing to put her first. She starts to enjoy being with him and his family, including his son. So it makes things difficult when they live miles apart. All in all, the story was steamy and swoon worthy. I loved the ending, it was perfect for them and their story. I would highly recommend checking out the book and any other book by the author, you will not regret it! :)
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What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas when it comes to Madison’s la***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
RATING: 4.5/5
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas when it comes to Madison’s latest release Meant for Love. As the third book in the Meant For Series, this steamy romance will leave you wanting for more!
At the beginning of the story we are introduced to Nash Griffin, head of the west coast division of the Contrell Group, an investment company. A company his parents founded when he was born, while his older brother leading the east coast division. Nash has been given the task to take care of the company’s PR to make it more appealing for the new generation. He immediately thinks of one of the best in the business, the beautiful and totally off-limits, Zoey Richards.
Having met two years ago at a family event, she took his breath away and hasn’t stopped thinking about her ever since. The last thing he heard was that she was in a committed relationship, leaving Nash no choice but to keep moving on. Until, he asks her to come to LA for a few days to check out the company for her to decide if she wants to take them on as clients. Neither of them expected to get the chance to go to Vegas and get drunk enough to get married. Now he has to convince Zoey to give him ninety days to win her over or it will crush his heart to let her go once and for all.
With her future looking uncertain, Zoey Richards decides to brake things off with her boyfriend Josh. After being together for two years, he hasn’t given her the hope of a future together or entertain the idea of getting married one day. So she decides to part ways for now until she is ready to decide what she wants to do. Though her future quickly changes when Nash Griffin calls her after not seeing each other in a while. They met a family vacation he tagged along his brother, who married one of her cousins. Their chemistry was instant and she tried to avoid him ever since. But when he offers her to get her away from New York, Zoey happily agrees. All Zoey has ever wanted is to be married and in a happy relationship, yet when Nash promises to give her all of that and more, somewhere along the way they end up getting married. The reality of her situation comes crushing down the next day and the fact that Nash refuses to give her a divorce. Instead, he asks her to give him a chance and she agrees. Getting to really know him along the way is what makes her realize just how perfect he is for her, but fears that he might hurt her in the end.
I throughly enjoyed reading Meant for Love, it was steamy and entertaining. The chemistry between the characters is off the charts and sizzling. I loved the characters interacting with each other’s families. Nash really tries to woo Zoey, while making her feel cared for and loved. Zoey’s biggest fear is that Nash might be too good to be true and that he will hurt her. So when she starts to get to know him and his family, she realizes that he might just be right for her. All in all, the ending was sweet and special. I would highly recommend checking out the book along with any other book by the author! :)
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Madison’s newest spin-off brings us Meant for Stone, the first book in the Meant For Series. ***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Madison’s newest spin-off brings us Meant for Stone, the first book in the Meant For Series. Be ready to fall in love with this romance between a hockey player and a district attorney that will leave you wanting for more!
Having grown up among hockey legends makes Stone Richards want to make his own mark in the sport. He has no time to focus on other things, until he meets Ryleigh Beckett. With her brother marrying into his family, Stone knows that if things go south it would only cause chaos within the family. But her no non-sense and feisty personality is what keeps pulling her in his head. She is all Stone can think about and he is willing to do anything in order to convince her to give them a shot. Little does he know how difficult maintaining a long distance relationship with their busy schedules is going to be. Love is said to conquer it all, but will for them?
For Ryleigh Beckett being the daughter of a famous actor and growing up in Hollywood, she is aware of what it means to be in the spotlight. So when she got her law degree and made the move to Chicago to become a district attorney, it gave her the chance to start a new life. Being close to her family also means that Ryleigh gets to spend a lot of time at Hollywood events. Events that guys used her to attend, so with her walls build up, she decided to focus on her career and nothing else, not expecting to meet Stone Richards. He is nothing she’s ever encounter, he doesn’t give up easily, kind and set on making her his. Making her wonder what their relationship could be like if she’d only let her walls down.
I absolutely loved reading Meant for Stone, I loved the characters dynamic from the beginning and it only got better throughout the book. There are a lot of steamy moments and swoon-worthy ones too. Stone is a go-getter, determined to go after what he wants. On the other hand, Ryleigh is bold and outspoken, perfect for a district attorney. She is the best at what she does and work has become her life. But when life brings them together, they have to learn to compromise in order to give them a shot at a relationship. All in all, I would highly recommend checking out this book. With the way the book ended, I cannot wait to read what happens next in the series! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***...more
As the seventh book in the Wright Vineyard Series, Wright Kind of Trouble, is about a blossom***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
As the seventh book in the Wright Vineyard Series, Wright Kind of Trouble, is about a blossoming forbidden romance between two members of rival families that are ready to challenge the rivalry in order to be together. Linde’s newest duet will leave you rooting for the characters until the very end!
Harley Wright’s life has been nothing if not complicated ever since finding out a twisted family secret that her dad hid from them growing up. It’s her along with her other siblings that were their dad’s dirty little secret as he hid them from his real family. So the anger and resentment towards him runs deep. Relocating to Lubbock, Texas from Seattle, Washington has made a difference in her life. Harley can finally spend some time with her extended family. The Wrights are royalty in town and she is about to attend Texas Tech University in hopes to get into a good law school. But life changes the course of her life the minute she meets Chase Sinclair. He is everything she wants, but can’t have. For he belongs to the enemy family her own family hates. Yet, there is a pull towards him that she can’t deny and no matter how much distance they put between them, she can’t help but to fall in love with him.
Chase Sinclair has everything he could ever want, he has a prominent law firm and his name is well-known in town. But his relationship with his dad and the family rivalry between the Wrights is not the best. Not when his best friend and ex-girlfriend is about to marry into that family. He has never been more hated and his presence along is not wanted in the Wright’s circles. Chase should have declined attending the wedding, but not only does it bring him closure, it also gives him a chance to meet Harley. She is different and they clicked right away. Chase knows that he should walk away from her, he can’t get his heart broken again. Yet, the longer they are together, the harder it becomes to let her go.
I throughly enjoyed reading Wright Kind of Trouble, we have two characters who are in different stages in their lives, but they have such undeniable chemistry. Harley understands Chase and he finds her refreshing to be around. They know the chaos that it would cause if their families were to find out that are together, not only is he part of the enemy family, but also ten years older than her. But just as they are ready to show off their relationship, life throws them another curveball that will test their relationship once again. I cannot wait to read what happens next in the duet, would highly recommend checking out this book as well as any other from the author. You will not regret it! :)
***I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.***...more
From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, Robison and Winters deliver a steamy ***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
From the eye-catching cover to the intriguing synopsis, Robison and Winters deliver a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance in Come Here and Kiss Me. Filled with secrets and betrayal to keep you hooked from beginning to end.
Having grown up among the wealthy elite, Ronan Wolf, is used to getting what he wants. Until he first laid eyes on Brooklyn Chambers, that his life starts to take a different turn. Not only is Ronan a professor, but Brooklyn also happens to be a student at the university he teaches. Though their relationship goes way back as their two families have had a feud with one another for many years. It only took one night together to threaten Ronan's career and for the feud to start unraveling before their eyes. But as he slowly begins to trust in Brooklyn, the harder it becomes to let her go. He has to make the tough decision in order to keep her safe no matter the cost.
Brooklyn has always been attracted to Ronan, he is an enigma that keeps pulling her in. She is aware of how their relationship will be frowned upon by everyone around them and Brooklyn is ready to stand up for herself, no matter the consequences. She slowly begins to trust in the only person who has stood up for her and realizes that she could end up getting her heart broken in the end.
I really enjoyed reading Come Here and Kiss me, the characters were raw and their relationship was magnetic. It’s evident of how much they like each other from the very beginning, then they are forced to face their pasts and those around them. They don’t quite trust each other and it takes them time to slowly rely on one another. Ronan becomes protective over Brooklyn while she starts to feel free around him. There are obstacles that they need to face and they are able to overcome them in the end. All in all, the story was solid and I would recommend checking it out if you like the enemies-to-lovers trope. :)
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