Tessa D'Errico No Coincidences (Campus Crush Trilogy) Book 1 of 1: Campus Crush Trilogy

 

Meet Halle and Reed, strangers-to-situationship-to-exes-to-friends-to-lovers, in this honest and dynamic debut novel. 

When Halle Hevko starts her freshman year of college she is eighteen, has never kissed a boy, and has her whole life figured out. On an assignment for the school paper, she meets Reed, a charming soccer player, and the two of them have a spark neither of them can deny. With a hot boyfriend and fun friends to go out with, Halle is finally starting to feel like she's found her place.

Until Reed breaks up with her.

About to start her sophomore year of college, all Halle can think about is how her life crashed and burned after her break up and what she can do to pick up the pieces and start over:
1. Get grades high enough to get off academic probation
2. Stop drinking
3. Avoid Reed Callaway at all costs

Her plan is quickly forgotten when Reed sits next to her on the first day of class like nothing's changed, like he's still the same kind and charismatic guy she met last year. Like he never broke her heart with no explanation. As the semester progresses and they grow closer, Halle has to decide if she's willing to let him back into her life and risk being hurt again. Meanwhile old and new obstacles make them question how well they really know each other.

My review minus spoilers 

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I absolutely adored this book. It was a quick read for me & as a reader I connected with the characters in the story. I really enjoyed Halle & Reeds story from the first to the last page.  Cannot wait to read more books from the Author. 

Peter Pumpkined Out Kacie West

 

All it takes is one smile from the gorgeous bartender for me to make up the dumbest lie I’ll ever tell.

Who pretends to be broke?

Me. That’s who. Now I’m no longer Peter Caruso, billionaire owner of All Out Brewery. I’m just
the claustrophobic delivery driver Cara agrees to date.

Suddenly, I’m walking up hundreds of stairs, avoiding expensive restaurants, and forgetting that
I can’t afford box seats to professional sporting events. Why? To impress the woman who is
quickly stealing my heart.

But when she finds out who I am, I’ll have to lock her in a pumpkin just to keep her.

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I enjoyed this book by Kacie West. It was a quick & fun read. I enjoyed the storyline & the characters in the book. Peter & Cara were fun characters to read about and the storyline held my interest as a reader. Excellent Banter and a good ole romantic comedy read. What a great Fall read. 

Alexis Noel Anywhere for You (Birch Creek University) Part of: Birch Creek University (1 books)

 

From the moment they met, James and Maci knew they would be a part of each others’ lives forever.
As friends, of course.
Because anything else would be crazy…right?
As their senior year at Birch Creek University begins, the promise of change is on the horizon. But at least the know, whatever comes their way, they'll always have one another. After all, when you tell each other everything, what can possibly come between you?
But what if they don't tell each other everything?
And can one secret be enough to change life as they know it?

My Review minus Spoilers 

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This book definitely has gotten me more into the fall spirit. It was a very good storyline. It had me invested from the first to the last page. Marci & James will definitely stay with me for quite sometime. Their characters were very relatable and ones to root for. Very cute read. 

Lisa Keifer Uncharted Avenues: A Lost Hearts Found Romance

 

When choosing to love and choosing to let go might be one and the same.

I’ve adored Kenzie for years. Some say I’ve pined. What I haven’t done is muster enough courage to tell her. Being best friends with her, while amazing, just doesn’t feel like enough anymore. What’s a man to do? Take a risk, and kiss her like my life depends on it, because I swear sometimes it feels like it does.

That kiss is everything I’ve ever hoped it would be and more. I’m finally sharing my life and my best with my best friend and no longer in a platonic way. Then her ex-husband—my school nightmare—swoops back into Syracuse Falls and even into Kenzie’s home. He’s clearly hoping to swoop her into bed, too. She’s longed for him as much as I’ve longed for her. The only way she and I stand a chance is if I can get him out of town, but Cal’s made it clear he’s sticking around this time.

And what if I get him out of here and Kenzie no longer feels the same about me as I do her? I’m stuck with an impossible decision that might leave one or both of us heartbroken.

My Review Minus Spoilers

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This is my very first book by the author and it definitely will not be the last. I really enjoyed her style of writing & to me as the reader, I felt like I was in the story. The story was about the characters of Kenzie & Trevor. It was the perfect small town romance story & you could feel the emotions that these two characters were going through. Such a beautiful story. If you enjoy Small town romance reads, I highly recommend you checking this one out. 

Pine River Tijan

 

Pine River was supposed to be a new start for me.

And it was, especially attending school with my three overprotective cousins, who were the triplets at the top of the social hierarchy.

Except they weren't alone there, and the first day when I came to school, I saw him.

 

Scout Raiden.

Tall. Lean. Tattooed. Mesmerizing.

He was a golden god with dark and piercing eyes-looking like he wanted to eat me up.

 

The feeling was mutual, and that was a problem.

It was lust-want-must have-loathing-hate all at once. I was affected.

And I couldn't have that. No way.

Not after what I'd just left in Cedra Valley.

 

I didn't care how much money his uncle had.

I didn't care that it seemed every girl wanted him.

I didn't care about his reputation as an up-and-coming fighter.

Or the promise of how those hands would make me feel.

 

What I did care about was staying as far away from Scout as possible.

Because the promise of his presence, the heat that was going to turn the light back on in my world wasn't a promise at all.

It was a threat.

 

I wasn't going to survive Scout Raiden.

My Review minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

Any book by Tijan is an automatic buy for me. This one definitely did not disappoint at all. I was completely invested from the very first to the last page. I really enjoyed the side characters and definitely was invested as a reader in Ramsay & Scout. This story had a little of just about everything. It had enough spice & steam as well. You definitely as the reader felt like you were on a roller coaster of emotions. One of my absolute favorite books by this Author that I read. 

GiGI Meier Paolo: (The Cougars and Cubs Series, Book 1) Book 1 of 2: The Cougars and Cubs Series

 

When a weekend fling turns into more . . .

In the heart of the bustling city, Taylor Woods, a seasoned executive, finds herself engrossed in an impromptu work project at an enchanting bakery, and her life takes an unexpected turn. There, she meets Paolo Cavallaro, a younger man whose magnetic charm draws her in. With a boldness that takes her by surprise, Paolo asks her to dinner that very night. Intrigued by the novelty of being pursued by a younger man, Taylor agrees, leading to a passionate one-night stand that neither can forget.

But when Paolo surprises her with a text inviting her for breakfast the next morning, their chemistry ignites a weekend fling that defies age and expectations. As their whirlwind romance unfolds, they find themselves caught in a corporate scandal that forces them into an unexpected partnership. Together, they set out to unmask the corrupt executives responsible for a possible company's downfall, all while navigating the complexities of their age-gap romance, meet-cute beginnings, and the irresistible pull of desire.

Embark on an exhilarating journey of forbidden romance, corporate scheming, and the unwavering strength of their connection. Follow Taylor and Paolo as their paths unexpectedly converge at a quaint bakery, setting the stage for a romance of undeniable chemistry and steamy encounters.

Can their blossoming love withstand the turmoil of the corporate world, or will the pressures of their demanding lives extinguish the flame of their fateful encounter?

Prepare to be swept away in a tale of romance and intrigue, where love knows no bounds, and passion ignites against all odds.

Paolo is the first book in The Cougars and Cubs Series and is a connected standalone. It is a steamy, age-gap, forced proximity, multicultural couple, office romance.

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I Absolutely Loved Book One the Cougars & Cubs series. It was everything this reader wanted & more in a novella. I really enjoyed the Steam & Spice book of the characters of Paolo & Taylor. It was a great spicy & steamy read & age gap storyline. I will definitely say I think Paolo will be one of those book boyfriends that I won’t forget anytime soon. GiGi Meier is a new author to me & cannot wait to read more of her books. 

Keelan Storm Torn Book 1 of 2: Breaker Ridge

 

TUCKER PIERCE was my salvation and my nightmare rolled into one.
The top dog of our school. Star forward destined for the NBA. And the biggest player on campus. He was also my best friend.
When my life had gone up in flames, he’d become my rock.
Loving him could break me. It nearly did. And if he knew my REALsecret, it would break him, too.
Lucky for me, the new bad boy in town had me in his sights, and he was just the distraction I needed because Tucker was not an option. There were rules: Best friends were off limits.
At least, until one moment changed it all, and I knew…
SOME RULES WERE MADE TO BE BROKEN...

Torn is book 1 in an emotional, NEW ADULT high school - college years romance series filled with unforgettable characters, drama, angst, humor, and heat. The Breaker Ridge series is ongoing, so storylines continue on into the next books. Some books will have happy for now endings while others will have cliffhangers, but the end of the series will be happily ever after.

Trigger Warnings include physical and emotional abuse, grief over the loss of a parent, PTSD, cursing, alcohol use, and sexual content.

**Characters & a few select scenes are from the previously published series, Tied by Fate.**

My Review & Thoughts Minus Spoilers 

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OMG. This book was a roller coaster of emotions. I really was invested in the characters of this book as well. The storyline follows Childhood BFF friendships between the characters of Tucker & Jet along with Annie & Izzy who are Twin Sisters. It definitely takes you on a journey. The emotions these characters go through you feel them as a reader. Raw emotions, the good, the bad, the happy, the sad. As a reader, I am very much looking forward to the next book in the Breaker Ridge series. It was a whirlwind of emotions for this reader, from the first page to the last page. When you find characters and you get invested in them, it makes the book that much more interesting and you don’t want it to end. These characters will stay with me for a while, and cannot wait for the continuation in the series. 

On My Knees: A Brother's Best Friend, Fake Dating Romance (Campus Stallions) Part of: Campus Stallions (3 books) Kristin Lee

 

He lives in the spotlight. She wilts under its heat. 

Will he pass on love or play to win, no matter the cost?

Logan:

I’m a guy that sets a goal and achieves it, so when I was runner up for the Heisman Trophy and lost the National Championship game, I knew I would be back in a Stallions uniform for my senior year. Failure is not in my DNA.

This year—zero distractions—period.

My unexpected savior—my best friend’s twin sister and my new roommate. My idea to pretend she’s my girlfriend to keep the swarm of college hotties away is genius, since she's completely off limits. All I need is someone to pucker up and smile for the cameras.

Don’t get me wrong—I’ve been fantasizing about her since the first moment I saw her, but now her body is pressed against me, and unfamiliar feelings rattle against my ribcage.

I will not lose focus.

National Championship. Heisman Trophy. #1 Pick in the NFL draft.

Harper:

Moving in with my twin brother and his best friend was supposed to lessen my anxiety.

Now, my roommate, renowned campus playboy and playmaker, needs a date to the Stallion Awards—the athletic event of the year. Something about not wanting to say “no” to every girl in the room and he needs to keep his eyes on the prize… on football.

He’s six-foot-four with a body that could have been carved by Michelangelo himself. Hair to rival a certain biker from my favorite television show. And God, I love the sound of his voice when he makes cocky remarks and the sly grin that promises he can back it up.

It’s time I prove to my brother and family that I can handle my anxiety, pretend to be Logan’s girlfriend, and have a little fun before starting med school.

But his star shines so bright that suddenly, I’m on my knees and have no idea how I got here.

My Review Minus Spoilers

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This is Book number Two in the Campus Stallions Series. I was excited to dive into this one. I really enjoyed the characters of Harper & Logan. It definitely had all the feels in this one. You were on a roller coaster of emotions the good, bad, happy & sad. This storyline hit me as a reader and will definitely stay with me for quite some time. It had its fair share of spice & steam as well. It was a great sports romance story that will stay with the reader as well as the characters in this book. Harper & Logan are two of my favorite book characters of any book I read this year. Kudos to Kristin Lee for another fantastic book. 

Monica Murphy You Said I Was Your Favorite (Lancaster Prep, 5) Book 5 of 5: Lancaster Prep

 

Daisy Albright. Incredibly beautiful. Painfully shy.

Nobody in our class pays attention to the groundskeeper’s daughter, and I think she likes it that way. Moving through the halls like a ghost, wandering across campus unnoticed. Am I the only one who actually sees her? Little Miss Daisy sitting in the front of the classroom, always the model student. Little Miss Daisy reading her romance books with the cute covers and hot content inside…

I’m considered the reckless Lancaster, so when I get in trouble on the first day of school, my punishment is having to work in the headmaster’s office every day, stuck with Daisy. Staring at her pretty face, hearing her sweet voice, making her laugh.

The more I get to know her, the more obsessed I become. And I think she feels the same way.

The problem? She’s not part of my crowd. Daisy is the scholarship kid, and no one approves of us together. Not my friends, not my parents, and not her father. But I don’t care what anyone thinks. I’m going after what I want.

I’m going to make Little Miss Daisy mine.

Each book in the Lancaster Prep series is STANDALONE:
* Things I Wanted to Say
* A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime
* Promises We Meant to Keep
* I’ll Always Be With You
* You Said I Was Your Favorite

My Review Minus Spoilers

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I enjoyed the story of Arch & Daisy & was happy to be back at  Lancaster Prep.  It was a nice Romance Story that had chemistry, steam & Spice between the two main characters of this book. I really have enjoyed this series and these two characters will stay will me for quite sometime. 

Madame (Salacious Players' Club) Sara Cate Part of: Salacious Players' Club (6 books)

 

They think they know me, but they have no idea.

As a professional Domme, I see men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and I like it that way.

I have a secret to protect—at all costs.

So when the cocky, handsome, and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into my heart, I do the one thing I’ve always excelled at. I push him away—forever.

And like a good boy, he listens.

But a few months later, during a chance encounter,he shows up again, but this time he isn’t alone.

He has the stunning Jade on his arm.

And she has a request of her own. She wants me to teach her.

I should say no.

Training a woman who makes my knees weak is bad enough. But this particular woman is dating the man who still has my heart. It’s a recipe for disaster.

Made worse by one simple thing: they know my secret.

And they won’t let go.

But how can I protect what’s mine if I’m holding onto them too?

Jade and Clay are the only ones who truly see me and the only ones who know…

I’m so much more than Madame.

My Review minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

This book was just Wow from the first to the last page. It was so well written with plenty of spice & stream. I always enjoy Sara Cates books, this one has definitely moved to the top of my list as a reader. This is the final installment in the Salacious Players Club & it was phenomenal & I cannot say it enough. Eden, Clay, and Jade’s story had this reader in a rollercoaster of emotions. It definitely was one of my favorite reads of 2023 so far. It says a lot to me as a reader when you get invested in the characters and if they are part of a series. This series & the characters will stay with me awhile. Madame was just pure perfection. 

Ariana St. Claire Spicy Puck: A He Falls First For His Coach's Little Sister Romance Part of: F*** On The Ice Rink (10 books)

 

I'm always in my #hockeyera

But, do I just like to watch it, or is the thought of being watched by the sexy center of the league's newest expansion team, the Seatle Revenge, that I like more?

Kaspari Holken might be new to the city, like me, but he doesn't waste time taking over as captain. The only question is, can I keep him from taking me over? Because if my big brother and head coach of the team finds out, all hell is going to break out on the ice...

Spicy Puck is coming this October as part of the F*** on the Ice Rink series and is the first book in Ariana St. Claire's #hockeyera!

My Review minus Spoilers. 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME 

OMG!! I absolutely Loved this book. Spicy Puck was everything this reader wanted and more. Plus I really love a Great Hockey story & I am definitely in MY Hockey Era. Kas & Jules. Plenty of Spice & Steam with these two. What will Jules big brother have to say about this?   Plus you gotta love Daisy. New City, new adventures, Hockey, Romance, Spice, Steam & following Kas & Jules on this wild adventure, this reader was totally onboard. Watch the fireworks on the ice & off between all of these characters. 

Ariana St. Claire has become one of my personal favorite Authors and this Novella was top notch perfection. I think I’ll be staying in my Hockey Era for quite sometime. 

Andrea Jenelle No Doubts Book 5 of 5: Willow Creek

 

Alaric is a widower doing the best he can to raise his twin daughters. He's a driven astrophysicist who can't seem to achieve work life balance. Farrah wants to make a fresh start after losing everything during the pandemic and helping her aunt run Sweet Pea's Bed and Breakfast is the perfect solution. He thinks she's quirky and irritating and she thinks he's the grumpiest, most condescending man she's ever met - fabulous forearms aside.

They're complete opposites but fate seems determined to push them together.

My Review & No Spoilers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!!

I Absolutely Loved this story. Andrea Jenelle is such a phenomenal storyteller & this story had me invested from the first to the last page. She’s one of my Favorite Authors and I was super excited for this story. 

Alaric & Farrah were the characters in this story and we are back in Willow Creek. There was chemistry, some spice & then the romance. I love a small town romance story. It’s just a beautiful story as a whole and as the reader you feel you are actually in this town, with these characters, and you are completely invested in them. I didn’t want to put this book down and loved it from the first to the last page. It definitely had all the feels.