Playing By The Rules (The Players) By Monica Murphy

 What happens when you fall for your brother's best friend? Find out in this upcoming sports romance by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy...

Camden Fields is the star quarterback of our college football team.

Quiet.

Smart.

Absolutely gorgeous.

He’s the man all the women on campus rave about. And while he’s had a few casual hookups over the years, it’s never anything serious. Cam doesn’t do serious.

He also doesn’t do me.

See, I’m his best friend’s little sister, and whenever we’re around each other, he’s always warning me that I’m off limits. That nothing can ever happen between us.

But I see the way he looks at me when he thinks I’m not watching. The heat in his gaze. The hunger. He can deny it, but that man wants me.

I want him too.

I’m tired of always being the good girl and doing what everybody expects. For once, I’m going to break all the rules that have restrained me my entire life.

I’m going after Camden Fields.

And no one can stop me.

My Review minus Spoilers 👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!💙

First off I want to say I enjoy books by this author so this was an excellent story. I enjoyed the characters of Blair & Cam. Their story was one that had me hooked in from the first page. Their story gave me all the feels. I loved the brothers-best friend troupe. It was such a fun read. I was rooting for both Cam & Blair and they are two characters that will definitely stick with me for awhile. Strong characters and a fantastic story.

Into the Tide: A Small Town, Brother's Best Friend Romance Laura Pavlov Book 1 of 5: Cottonwood Cove Series

 She’s my best friend’s little sister. Completely off-limits. But every man has his breaking point.

Lila James is my best friend’s little sister and I’ve always looked out for her.
She's five years younger than me, and when she left for college, she was just a kid.
But now she’s home for the summer—and she’s definitely not a kid anymore.
She’s beautiful and smart and everything I didn’t know I needed.
Dark eyes. Long wavy hair. And legs that are meant to be wrapped around me.
I'm the guy who likes to have a good time.
Keep things light.
When her brother asks me to hire her at my restaurant, it's a no-brainer.
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for her.
Until she asks me for one more favor.
She wants me to be her first.
Take her V-card.
Go where no man has gone before.
Her words, not mine.
And damn if I don’t want to go there more than I’ve ever wanted anything.
She's only here for the summer, and she says it will be our secret.
It’s temporary.
We’ll go back to being just friends at the end of summer.
She promises that she won’t fall for me.
She knows better.
But Lila isn’t the one I'm worried about.

**This is book 1 in the Cottonwood Cove Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

Now here comes my review minus spoilers.👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME.💫🫶🏻

I’m so excited for this series. I was very much invested in the characters of Lila & Hugh. I love a small town story and am

Excited for this series. I was hooked on this story from page one. This story had all the feels of such a great small town romance. I loved the dynamic between Hugh & Lila. I cannot wait to continue reading this book series. Such a great start to the series. These two definitely left me wanting more. I’ll end my review by saying it had great tropes I’ll just give a few: brothers best friend,  friends to lovers & my last one I’ll name is forced proximity. Cannot wait to go back to Cottonwood Cove. 

Mafia Target: A Dark Mafia M/M Romance Book 4 of 4 by Mila Finelli

 GIULIO

I’ve renounced my birthright as the heir to an Italian mafia empire, but no one leaves the brotherhood without paying a price. To evade my enemies, I stay on the move.

Now a new man is stalking me, watching me. But there’s something else in his eyes, a hunger that sets me on fire. He’s rough and dangerous, all the things I crave in the dark.

Except he’s been hired to kill me.

I shouldn’t want him. But I do.

They say to keep your enemies close. So that’s exactly what I’m planning. Beware the hunted who becomes the hunter...

ALESSIO

I live in the shadows, the assassin they never see coming. I’m the best, but Giulio is my weakness. I need him in ways I can’t begin to explain.

He might run, but I’ll follow him to the ends of the earth. And if others try to hurt him, I’ll protect him with my last breath.

Except I’m hiding a secret, one that will cost me everything. I should walk away, but I can’t.

Even if it’s my undoing.

Mafia Target is the fourth book in the Kings of Italy series. It's a stand-alone male/male romance, complete with two hot and dangerous Italian men. HEA and no cliffhangers guaranteed!

My Review posted and read by me.👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!💫

Wow, Wow, Wow. These characters were just that. It is a Love story and full of emotions, and plain ole fashioned passion. It is just a great read. This book had all the feels. It successfully exceeded all my expectations and I loved it. Plus the Two Hot Italian Guys just made me enjoy my reading even more. 🔥🔥

Never Saw You Coming by S.L. Scott

 New York Times bestselling author, S.L. Scott, follows her recent bestseller, Swear on My Life, with an emotional and angsty, slow burn, contemporary romance. Rediscovering a life the heroine can't remember while living the life she's been given, her amnesia journey will keep you riveted to the pages.

Loch

I wish I could say it was love at first sight. But I can't.

Snarky.
Impatient.
Demanding.

Everything about the woman standing next to me was complicated, from her designer clothes to her coffee order. I don't do complicated unless it comes with a good time. And then it's only for a night or two, max.

I was more than happy to leave the coffee shop, and her, behind, but neither of us saw what was coming . . .

Tuesday

I wish I could say I remember him. But I can't.

Patient.
Generous.
Handsome.

The same stranger who saved me steps in again when I have nowhere to go and no memory of who I am. He's broody and rigid, but I see a different side of this gorgeous man and start to realize I'm not the only one who needs saving.

Falling for him wasn't in my plans, but as I search for answers to my past, I realize that I don't worry about getting my memory back. My fear is losing my life twice.

This book is a complete standalone with no cheating and guaranteed happily-ever-after. If you'd like to spend more time with the hero, you can meet him in his brother's book, Swear on My Life (now available). You are going to fall head over heels for the Westcott Siblings.

My Review & my thoughts 👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Star Read by ME!💫

I Absolutely Loved this book. I Love everything this author writes. It gave me all the feels. The characters of Loch & Tuesday will most definitely stay with me for quite awhile. It had spice, steam, romance, twists & turns, tears. Hey readers…. Grab those tissues you will need them. I loved the way the characters were written and it was just an overall amazing read. 

Look The Part Jewel E. Ann

 Look The Part 

Jewel E. Ann

Flint Hopkins finds the perfect tenant to rent the space above his Minneapolis-based law office.All the t’s are crossed and i’s dotted on Ellen’s application. Her references are good. And she’s easy on the eyes.Until …Flint discovers Ellen Rodgers, Board-Certified Music Therapist, plays music. Bongos, guitars, singing—not Beethoven administered through noise-cancelling headphones.The cut-throat attorney serves up an eviction notice to the bubbly, constantly humming redhead who's too sexy for her own good. But luck is on Ellen’s side when Flint’s autistic son, Harrison, takes an instant liking to her. A single dad can’t compete with guitars—and rats. Yes, she has pet rats.This woman …She’s annoyingly happy with a constant need to touch him—adjust his tie, button his shirt, invade his space, and mess with his mind.Still …She must go.Their lust-hate relationship escalates into something beautiful and tragic. This sexy, romantic-comedy explores the things we want, the things we need, and the impossible decisions parents and children make to survive.

My Review in minus spoilers. My Words, My Thoughts. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read 💫

OMG. I’ll say that again. OMG. This book. This Author. These Characters. This storyline. Thank you Jewel E. Ann for writing such a heartfelt, Romantic, Heavy Hitter, Yell out loud, tear jerker, what just happened kinda story. I was so   Moved by this book. I read along with the audio( thank you Libby). I absolutely loved Ellen or Elle. Flint, I was not a fan at first but he grew me on me. I grew to love his character but I had a soft spot in my heart for Harry his son! That young kid, he made the book lol. His character definitely stood out. I will say there are triggers so please be advised when you read if you are sensitive to that. Overall, it was such a beautiful story and I’m so glad I read/listened to this book. I’ll never look at a suit in another way again. ❤️‍🔥🥵🔥😘 

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Hockey with Benefits Tijan

 Hockey with benefits. That was what Mara proposed, and I was down.

She said no feelings and she meant it.

Just benefits. No strings attached. Nothing else. Not even friendship.

College was her escape, including us.

I didn't have time for a girlfriend.

I had classes, the team, my family, and the game.

It was all working too...

Until somewhere down the line, things got messy.

Until somehow we were dealing with threats, secrets, rivals, and so much more.

Until I began to want her in ways that weren't part of the deal.

Our agreement didn't just get checked into the wall, it got obliterated.

My Review minus spoliers👇🏼

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!⭐️💫

Oh how I Love this Authors books. This one did not disappoint at all. If you absolutely love Sports Romance books, this one is for you. I will also add especially if you Enjoy a great Hockey Sports Romance. It definitely had plenty of steam & I thoughtfully enjoyed the characters of this book. I really enjoyed Mara & Cruz. They are definitely going to stick with me for quite sometime. It’s the perfect blend of Romance, Sports, Spice, Characters & supporting characters, and a wonder story all the way around. 

More Than I Could by Adriana Locke

 

More Than I Could by Adriana Locke

Part of: Coming Home (11 books)

This grumpy single dad falls hard for the nanny.

Chase Marshall is many things:

· An attentive single dad

· Jaw-droppingly gorgeous

· My employer for the next thirty days

He’s also the bane of my existence.

He swears I’m a never-ending headache—the most infuriating woman he’s ever met.

If I’m so irritating, then what’s up with the lingering looks when he thinks I’m not watching?

The seemingly innocent touches while making breakfast?

The smirk that graces his kissable lips after one of our verbal spars after his daughter has gone to bed?

One minute he’s coming to my rescue. The next second he’s complaining about how I fold his work shirts. Fine. Fold them yourself.

It turns out that the only time I don’t get under Chase’s skin is when I’m under him.

And that’s where things get complicated.

From USA Today Bestselling author Adriana Locke comes a grumpy, blue-collar single dad that falls hard for his new nanny. This small-town romance is a standalone novel with tons of heat and even more heart.

More Than I Could is a standalone in the Coming Home series, where one author a month will be delivering a brand-new story about coming home.

Now it’s Time for my Review Minus Spoilers👇🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Read by ME.

Such a Great Read. I really enjoyed the characters of Chance & Megan. This book gave me all the feels. It was such a great book to dive into. I really enjoy books by this author and this one did not disappoint. There’s plenty of spice too. If you enjoy a small town romance this one’s for you.