Only Mine: A Small Town Enemies-To-Lovers Romance (Honey Mountain Series Book 5) Book 5 of 5: Honey Mountain Series By Laura Pavlov

 Wolf Wayburn is the devil in an Armani suit. Most women would drop to their knees at just the sight of him. Lucky for me—I’m not most women. 

The first time we met, he cut me off at a gas station.
So, I flashed him the bird and mocked his family jewels.
The second time we met, he tried to get me fired.
He took his shot—and he missed.
At least for now.
Wolf Wayburn was an ex-Navy SEAL with an attitude.
But it would take a lot more than the big, bad Wolf to scare me off.
I had ninety days to win the man over.
To convince him that I was the right person for the job.
But spending endless amounts of time with him proved more challenging than I’d expected.
He was stubborn and broody and charming and sexy—all at the same time.
I despised him as much as I craved him.
We taunted and teased and terrorized one another for weeks.
The first time he dropped to his knees, it was to search me for a weapon.
The second time… it was an altogether different story.
I never planned to fall for the enemy.
Because I knew it was easier to hate Wolf Wayburn than to love him.

**This is book 5 in the Honey Mountain Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

Honey Mountain Series:
Always Mine
Ever Mine
Make You Mine
Simply Mine
Only Mine

My Review Minus Spoilers 👇🏼

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I don’t want to give it all away but I was blown away by this story of Dylan & Wolf. It was in my opinion definitely worth the wait for this story. I thoroughly enjoyed the friendly banter between these two. There was romance, there was spice. It was just a great Romantic Read. What more could you ask for? These two right here will definitely stay with me. I’ll add you will feel every single emotion from each character on each of the pages you read. Great Story.

One Little Favor: A Christmas Novella (Frozen Hearts Series) by Julia Connors

This is teeing up to be the worst Christmas ever.

First, my parents win a last-minute cruise and ditch me for the white sand beaches of the Caribbean.

Then, my annoyingly sexy boss, Tom, needs one *little* favor—in the form of sacrificing my entire weekend to help him revamp his office space. Now I’m forced to spend the last days before Christmas with the very person I’m trying to avoid.

Some sort of holiday spirit must be in the air, though, because the more time we spend holed up in his corner office together, the harder it becomes to keep our emotions off and our clothes on.

I may have also agreed to be his fake girlfriend, but that part’s unclear. Mostly because nothing that’s developing between us in that office feels fake.

Then he springs a surprise getaway on me—effectively making all my Christmas dreams come true—and suddenly it’s impossible to remember all the reasons getting involved with my boss is a terrible idea.

But no matter how hard he tries to convince me this can work between us, when reality hits, only one of us stands to lose everything. And it isn’t him.

My review minus spoilers 👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME💚❤️

Such a Great Holiday read to get you the reader into the Holiday spirit.💚❤️🤍. It also had just enough sugar & spice.😘  I really enjoyed the characters of Tom & Avery. It’s the perfect Holiday Romance read. 

Swear on My Life by S.L. Scott

 We aren’t temporary, baby.

 

Synopsis:

Warm brown eyes that melted my unsuspecting heart.

A smile that knocked me off my feet.

His touch—raw electricity.

 

I never saw Harbor Westcott coming.

 

I was a small-town girl with big city dreams and more ambition than money to my name. He had everything—money, privilege, and the world at his feet.

 

Opposites in every way, but that didn’t matter. We were lightning in a bottle, and everything felt possible when we were together.

 

Life was perfect.

 

Or so I thought . . .

 

Years later, I’m no more prepared for him than I was the first time. He swears on his life that we are meant to be forever, but I know I can’t survive this man twice.

My review minus spoliers👇🏼

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Can I just say how much I Loved and Adored Lark & Harbors story. It was just such a great and honestly amazing and perfectly written romance. I love a great love story & this one definitely is. I cannot stress how much this book meant to me as a reader as I felt what these characters were feeling. All the emotions. Everything. It’s just the right amount of everything you need. Hold on for a rollercoaster of emotions. Just a beautiful story.

Playing Hard to Get By Monica Murphy:

 New York Times bestselling author 

Monica Murphy comes a sizzling new sports romance...

Knox Maguire is the king of our college campus.

Star offensive tight end on the football team.

He is the complete opposite of me in every way.

I'm quiet. He's loud.

I'm shy. He's definitely not.

Everyone loves him. No one knows me.

Fresh out of a breakup, I don't really trust him, and why should I? Knox is the ultimate player. When I become his English tutor, I tell myself we need to keep things between us strictly business. Watching my mother deal with my ex-athlete father long, long ago taught me to stay far away from that type of man.

Yet Knox is impossible to resist. Next thing I know, we're getting hot and heavy in the library—and that was never part of the plan. When Knox admits he can't stop thinking about me, I have a realization.

I can't stop thinking about him either.

Instead of keeping my distance, I pull him in closer. Until somehow, we're spending all of our time together and I find myself falling for Knox. Hard.

Will this actually work between us? Or am I getting played?

My Review minus spoilers 👇🏼👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by me! 

I really enjoyed the characters of Knox & Joanne. They had a lot chemistry which made for a spicy and romantic read. This is a story of Family, friends, love, lust. The characters in this book will definitely stay with me for quite sometime. I truly loved and enjoyed this read. 

Broken and Screwed 2 (The BS Series) Book 2 of 2: The BS Series By: Tijan

 My Review without spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read!! 🎧📚 Read & Listened via Libby App. 

I absolutely had such a wild ride with the second book in the series and the finance chapter of Broken and Screwed. I really enjoyed the second book more over the first. I am now such a HUGE fan of Tijans writing. This is only my second book by her and I’m already got books bought and audibles as well. 

These characters will definitely leave their mark on me for quite sometime. I’d would have loved for a third book in this series but definitely book 2 was so much more. Alex & Jesse. These two. OMG. They history of their story. Plus all the other characters of this book just made it even more enjoyable. I laughed, cussed, had OMG moments & cried too. Highly recommend this series. Alex & Jesse & friends will leave their mark on me. Fantastic book by Tijan. Definitely an auto buy Author now!❤️❤️

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New school. New friendships. New life. 

Not so much. 

Alexandra is pissed about her parents abandoning her. She's beyond pissed that her friends did the same. She's enraged because things are unclear about her brother's death now. So her first stop is at Jesse's house to demand answers. She wants to know why her brother was friends with the criminal crowd before he died and she knows he holds the answers. But when she sees him, she doesn't get the answers she expected. Instead, she finds out that their chemistry never faded and soon heats up again! 

Some habits die hard. Soon Jesse and Alex are back to their ways of sneaking around. He's a near-celebrity at school and she doesn't want to deal with the backlash of being his girlfriend. Alex is tired of being hurt so she's learned the lesson not to confide and lean on others. However, she can't seem to help herself when it comes to Jesse Hunt. The big question isn't if she will survive if their relationship goes public, it's if she will survive when the real truths about her family and brother come out? Or when she learns that Jesse knows more than what he's told her?🥵🔥❤️❤️

With Him: A FMM Why Chose Suspenseful Romance (All for You Duet, 2) by Kelly Finley Book 2 of 2: All For You

 When you’re torn…

Why should you decide?

I’m caught between a man who hates me and one who wants me.
And yes, it’s possible to choose—I love them both.
Redix is the only man I’ve ever told I love. We’re connected in ways that brand my soul.
Silas is a man of new temptation. He only wants to free me from my dark past.

But what do I want? What do I need?
All I’ve known is a love I’d kill for.
All I feel is that I want to save them both...

“With Him” is a steamy, fast-paced second of a duet featuring a menage between a tragic hero, a free spirit, and a love that breaks the rules. It is a HEA with hot scenes and dark themes that may be sensitive for some readers.

Review Minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫 Read by me. 

With Him is book 2 in this series. This story has been amazing. So many layers to this book. So much Romance & Spice.  I really enjoyed Cade & Redix & their connection to Silas. So many emotions as I read this story. I am sad it’s over. It also had my emotions all over too but that’s what made it amazing. This is the type of read that will stay with me. I cannot wait to keep reading more books from this Author in the future. 

This Story Had All the Feels.🔥🫶🏻🖤🤍

Quarterback Sneak: A Forbidden Sports Romance by Kandi Steiner Part of: Red Zone Rivals Series

 

Quarterback Holden Moore can have any girl he wants.

Except me: the coach’s daughter.

With piercing green eyes, herculean biceps, and irresistible dimples, Holden is the number one target for every girl on campus. But according to his teammates, football is the only love of his life.

He’s their leader, their QB1 and team captain who is all business and no play.

But when I’m with him? Mr. Serious isn’t serious at all. He loves to push my buttons, to pin me with those sexy eyes of his and tease me until I bite back.

I remind him I’m off limits.
He can’t have me, and I don’t want him — or anyone else, for that matter.

I’m here for one reason: to show my father I'm more than his greatest disappointment.

But when an old injury flares up and I’m forced to work with Holden every day as his athletic trainer, his attempts to get under my skin start becoming harder to resist.

We can’t give in, no matter how much the air crackles between us when we’re close.

I’m the coach’s daughter, and if Holden Moore wants to go pro, he’s got to play by daddy’s rules.

Otherwise, he’ll be off the team.
And he’s not the only one with something to lose.

Review minus Spoliers 👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read for Me.

This book was the perfect amount of Spice, Romance, Sports… you name it. I really enjoyed reading about Holden Moore. I enjoyed the banter between him and the coaches daughter Julep too. Omg. This book is one that will definitely stick with me & I know I’ll definitely re-read it again. I think I found a book to gift to my Besties for the holidays!!❤️❤️ I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. Great book, great storyline and one that I couldn’t put down. 

Touchdown Read!🤎🤎🤎🤎

Broken & Screwed (Bs) Book 1 of 2: The BS Series by Tijan

 Alexandra's older brother died the night he graduated.

That day changed everything for her. No longer was she the party girl. No longer did she care about being popular and no longer was her family the happy unit she always thought existed. The only person who could help her heal is the same person who loved her brother as much as she did, his best friend. She only hopes to keep her entire heart from breaking when Jesse will move on, and she knows he will. After Ethan died, Jesse excelled at basketball, partying, and girls. He used it all to turn his emotions off, but the irony was that Alex was the only person who could do that for him. She helped him forget, but she was the one person he shouldn't be with because the secrets he knows could shatter everything. They could shatter her.

This is part one, so expect a cliffhanger for an ending.

My review with minor spoilers👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎧

I’m extremely picky with my five star reviews but this one was definitely worthy of that honor from me. Omg that cliffhanger at the end. 

Tijan is a new author to me. This is the first book I listened to on Audio I plan on buying a paperback copy hopefully soon!! I cannot wait to start up book two in this series to see how it all wraps up. 

Let’s just say Alex she was a complex character imo and I really connected with how she felt. She went through so much that I personally don’t think I could have handled well. Then there’s Jesse. He’s another story. He intrigues me. He’s such a complex character and I want to see how this story line plays out. Have to say, there’s triggers and plenty of steam. Like red, hot steam. I personally enjoyed the narrator since I listed via the Libby app. She was awesome. Let’s go Alex & Jesse ready for the conclusion of your story. 🔥🥵❤️ PS, don’t get me started on Alex’s (spoiler) absentee parents!🙄🙄 Recommend this book. Read it, listen to the audio or both. It’s worth it. Well done and characters I cannot wait to revisit. 

Wishing for Champagne Kisses: A Fake Dating Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 6) by Brittanee Nicole

 Best Friends Don’t Kiss.

Ryan Manning has been my best friend since we were kids. He’s my secret keeper. The holder of all my truths and the person I admire most in the world. He’s also a Lumbersnack and the man I’ve secretly pined after for decades.

But we don’t talk about that.

I’m just here in Lake Tahoe for the next week to play the part of his doting girlfriend. Cuddle up in front of his ex? Not a problem. Hold hands in front of his family? Totally fine. Kiss him while no one is watching? I’m your gal.

As a rule, you definitely shouldn’t kiss your best friend. It’s a good thing I don’t follow the rules.

Author's Note: Wishing for Champagne Kisses features fan favorite Tessa from the Falling for Whiskey duet and Bartender Shawn from Love & Tequila Make Her Crazy. It is a fake dating, best friends to lovers, standalone steamy novella.

I’m so sorry I’m late in my review my daughter was really sick. My review is spoiler free. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫 Read by Me. 

I really enjoyed this book about Tessa & Ryan. It was plenty of Spice & Romance all rolled into a great read. Each character had something about them that just drew me in. I loved this feel good story. You were rooting for these two!!❤️❤️🔥

Kelly Finley- After Him: A Dark, Second Chance, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (All For You Book 1)

 After Him: A Dark, Second Chance, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (All For You Book 1)

From author Kelly Finley comes another scorching tale with a sexy, tragic hero brought to his knees by a heartbreaking secret.

When you’re wanted…
Redix Dean is so hot he breaks hearts upon sight.
He promised he’d love me for infinity.
After one tragic night, he lied.
He moved to LA, found celebrity success, and left me with no answers.
Now he’s back and thinks he can seduce me and make me his again?

He was the love of my life.
No matter how famous he is, he’s still the boy who saved me.
Everyone sees his beauty. I see his pain.
Everyone is after him. I only want to save him.
Because he’s hiding something and I'm the only one who knows it.
I'll keep his secret while he plays dark games with my heart and body … until the very end.

“After Him” is the angsty, steamy, fast-paced first of a duet featuring a tragic hero and a second chance worth fighting for. It is a tear-jerking story with blazing hot scenes and dark themes that may be sensitive for some readers.

Review minus spoliers 👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read 

Have to say that this book was Super Spicy.   I would tell myself just one more chapter but end up reading more which is not a bad thing. There is the steam, the spice, the Romance you name it it’s there. You get so into these characters it’s like you know them personally. It definitely has all the feels and you definitely wanna check

It out. Enemies to lovers story. What can you not love about that?

Provoke: A Grumpy Boss Romance By Ava Harrison

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From USA Today bestseller Ava Harrison comes a grumpy/sunshine workplace romance.

 

The first time I met Charles Cavendish, I accidentally locked myself in a closet with him.

 

The second time, he’s my new boss.

My very grumpy new boss.

 

No matter how I much I try, I can’t forget what his lips feel like.

The way his arms wrap around me.

 

I need to keep my distance. 

But when the company lands a new account, I’m forced to work side by side with this man.

 

The handsome devil who makes me forget all rational thought.

But the thing about the devil is . . . he can lure even the greatest of saints.

 

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My Review Minus Spoliers👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫Read by Me!🔥🥵❤️

This book I could not put down. Plenty of spice and steam. Both of the characters of Raven & Charles had great chemistry that as a reader you just could not get enough of. Great banter between Charles & Raven and let’s head to the Steam Train. Great spicy work place Romance. Pick this one up you will not be disappointed with this read. 

When We Were Bright and Beautiful: A Novel by Jillian Medoff

 You can have everything, and still not have enough. 

Cassie Quinn may only be twenty-three, but she knows a few things. One: money can’t buy happiness, but it’s certainly better to have it. Two: family matters most. Three: her younger brother Billy is not a rapist.

When Billy, a junior at Princeton, is arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie races home to Manhattan to join forces with her big brother Nate and their parents, Lawrence and Eleanor. The Quinns scramble to hire the best legal minds money can buy, but Billy fits the all-too-familiar sex-offender profile—white, athletic, and privileged—that makes headlines and sways juries.

Meanwhile, Cassie struggles to understand why Billy’s ex Diana would go this far, even if the breakup was painful. And she knows how the end of first love can destroy someone: Her own years-long affair with a powerful, charismatic man left her shattered, and she’s only recently regained her footing.   

As reporters converge outside their Upper East Side landmark building, the Quinns gird themselves for a media-saturated trial, and Cassie vows she’ll do whatever it takes to save Billy. But what if that means exposing her own darkest secrets to the world?

Lightning-paced and psychologically astute as it rockets toward an explosive ending, When We Were Bright and Beautiful is a dazzling novel that asks: who will pay the price when the truth is revealed? 

Review with some spoliers:👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.💫 Read by ME!! 📚🎧

 

Let’s just say I read & listened to this book though the Libby app. I was up late lots the past week with my daughter being sick so when I couldn’t sleep I read and listened to this audio.

I was definitely captivated by this story line. I thought I knew where it was going but for me, it took a huge u turn. The characters I was rooting for had me shaking my head. Then saying omg more then I can count. It was unlike any books I read in quite awhile. It was a page Turner for me but in the end I will be honest, I didn’t end up liking really any of the characters especially Cassie. This book hits heavy subjects so if you have triggers, I would advise to precede with caution. I absolutely love the narration of this book. I think the narrator through Libby, or if you would buy the audible version was definitely a good choice and made the characters come alive as you in my circumstances, read along with listening. I definitely say give it worth a shot reading but like I stated before it does hit heavy, and hard subjects so be prepared ahead of time. Like I said, minor spoiler, I may be in the mind already compared to some of the reviews, I’ve seen on this book, but I really did not end up liking any of these characters, so understandably if you read the book, you will understand why inform your own opinions, but my thoughts definitely changed on them from beginning middle to end. This is my first novel by this author, and hope to read some more books from her in the future. 

Lastly, I’ll add the author did a fantastic job of making you if you like me by reading this, feel the dislike of the characters in this book, so bravo and hats off to the author because she definitely did her job.

Wishing for More : An Accidental Pregnancy Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 4) Part of: The Silver Lining (6 books)

 Wishing for More : An Accidental Pregnancy Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 4)

Part of: The Silver Lining (6 books)

They say be careful what you wish for ...

With her only child away at college, Bridget Adams is ready for less work and more play.

She didn’t expect it to come in the form of Ryan Daily, major league baseballs party boy.

One night rounding the bases with the young pitcher they both get more than they bargained for.

Ryan wants extra innings, will Bridget risk her heart?

Author note - Wishing for More is a stand-alone, shared world, steamy, accidental pregnancy romance novella, featuring a single mom in her late thirties and a young professional baseball player. May contain baseball fun, lots of laughs, and adult themes. HEA guaranteed.

Spoiler Free:👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have to say I have really loved this series so far but this one is my personal favorite in the series. I really liked the characters of Bridget & Ryan. I just really & truly love these two characters together. There is sugar and plenty of spice. I say read this one. I could not put it down. 

Wishing Upon a Star: A Second Chance Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 3) by Christina Berry

 I’ve only ever loved one man: Hollywood heartthrob Griffin Stone. Of course, I never told him. 

In high school, Griffin was hot jock Mr. Popular, while I was the dorky science nerd who tutored him. Now, ten years later, I’m a leader in space technology and a newly-minted billionaire, and apparently I’ve stepped through a wormhole to an alternate dimension because Griffin freakin’ Stone just admitted he’s always had a crush on me. He thinks I rejected him.

Can time heal old wounds and bring our stars into alignment?

Wishing Upon a Star is a billionaire, Hollywood second chance novella, and book three in the Silver Lining series.

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We are back in Silver Lining folks. I’m really enjoying these novellas. This time you meet Griffin and Scarlet. These characters will definitely stay with me. It was definitely a quick read, and I enjoyed it very much. I definitely enjoyed both these characters and they brought so much to the story. Griffin took a little bit of time for me to like his character but overall he won me over! If you like tropes & hometown romances, this read is for you!

One More Chance (The Carson Brothers) by Stina Lindenblatt

 One More Chance (The Carson Brothers) by Stina Lindenblatt

Ten years ago, he was my brother’s best friend.

The man I sent letters to while they were deployed.

The man I fell in love with.

But then my world crashed around me.

I stopped sending him letters.

A secret flickered to life.

My brother died from PTSD.

And I stayed away from my hometown, too broken to return.

Until a hit and run has me rushing back.

Now, Lucas needs my help.

He needs me to be his wife.

He’s gotten himself into trouble, and someone wants to take him down.

I might be the only person who can save him.

Or I might be the one person who tears him apart…

One More Chance is the first novel in the Carson Brothers series. This dual point-of-view, small-town story is a standalone romance that deals with sensitive topics (including mental illness and loss of child) that may be triggering for some readers. 

Here’s my review minus spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!! 👇🏼

I really enjoyed reading about Lucas & Simone. I found both of these characters interesting. I’m looking forward to read more in this series. These are definitely two characters that readers can connect with. If you enjoy a Small Town Romance read, this is definitely one you would enjoy. I can’t wait to see what happens next. 

Wishing for Always : A Best Friends to Lovers Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 2) by L. M. Dalgleish

 

Wishing for Always : A Best Friends to Lovers Novella (The Silver Lining Series Book 2) by L. M. Dalgleish

I missed my chance to tell her how I felt once before, I'm not going to let it happen again...

Brody

For years I buried my feelings for my best friend, Skye, because she needed my friendship more than anything else.

Now she’s decided she’s finally ready to take a chance on falling in love.

Just... not with me.

But I refuse to stand by and watch her fall for another man. Not when I know we’re perfect for each other.

So, when we end up trapped in a snowed-in cabin, I use the opportunity to show Skye exactly how good we can be together.

Skye

Getting stuck in a cabin with my best friend shouldn’t have been a big deal.

But that was before he let me know exactly how he feels about me.

I’ve had a good reason for never letting myself see Brody as anything more than a friend, though. And I’m fighting this attraction with everything I have.

Only, I’m not sure I’m going to win. Because Brody is determined to make me his.

And I’ve got a feeling he won’t go down without a fight.

Wishing for Always is a steamy, dual POV, best-friends-to-lovers, contemporary romance novella set at beautiful Lake Tahoe. It is part of The Silver Lining multi-author series but can be read as a standalone.

My Review minus Spoilers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me! 💙

This is the Second Book in this series & follows Syke & Brody. I really enjoyed their story. There was spice but definitely a friends to more than friends read. Definitely a Friends to  Lovers Trope. It was a perfect read and you couldn’t help but root for these two. 💙💙🔥🥵