Lauren Greene Holiday Hook-Up (Greyridge) Book 2 of 2: Greyridge

 

Love is worth the risk.
LOGAN

What makes Christmas merry? The lights? The presents?

Or perhaps the joy of undoing the harm my father caused? It’s definitely an added bonus.

But I suspect it has more to do with the emerald-eyed woman who consumes my thoughts.

I’m her boss, fantasizing about her should be off-limits.

Yet, I’m helpless to resist.

Being in such close proximity, refraining from touching her seems impossible.

Shouldn’t the holidays be about fulfilling our desires?

EMMY

Christmas should be a season of magic.

My hard work is paying off, my dreams within reach.

All I want is to stay focused, devoted to my job.

But evading my toxic ex is proving challenging.

Destiny intervened, leading Logan and me to meet that fateful night.

If only I had known he was my boss, I would have asked him to leave.

Now, I question the boundaries of our relationship.

What if the real magic is discovering my true needs?

Holiday Hook-up is a steamy, boss/employee holiday romance novella inspired by The Office. If you love cozy Hallmark vibes but make it spicy, you'll love your time in Greyridge, PA.

My Review, My Thoughts & No Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!!

What a fun Holiday Read. It has just enough spice & Romance to get you into the Holiday Season. Logan & Emmy were so much fun to read about. I really enjoyed these characters. The storyline kept me the reader invested and it was just a fun, steam & spice Holiday read. The more books I read from the author, the more she’s fastly becoming a huge favorite of mine. If you’re looking for a holiday, romantic, read check out this novella.

Ashley Dranguet Worth The Hurt (Worth It Series Book 1) Book 1 of 1: Worth It Series

 

"I pick guys that I know are incapable of commitment. Over time, I became good at reading people. Or so I thought. Because every single guy ends up falling for me, and every time I had to break their hearts. Until him."

Macy is smart, beautiful, and driven, but she hasn't always been confident. Early on, she learned a secret about herself. Heartbreak fuels her fire. She finds herself self-sabotaging every relationship she gets into because the pain motivates her to work on herself and towards her next goal. With every new relationship, comes a new goal. They start off small and get bigger over time. Here's the kicker: she allows herself to fall effortlessly for a short period of time then breaks her own heart, pushing herself to achieve that next milestone. Until she finally has everything she's ever wanted and finds herself falling for the competition that could cost her that last goal.

Paxton Meyers, the handsome, educated and witty law student who she sees the potential for a future with. But she soon realizes that she's twenty-five with no idea how to be in a normal relationship.

Secrets are kept and lies begin to unfold during her journey to discover the truths about the man who she was ready to give up the game for.

My Review, Thoughts, & Minus Spoilers. It’s a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I really enjoyed reading about Paxton & Macy. These characters had me hooked from the beginning to the very end of the story. It was a roller coaster of emotions as the reader reading about what that characters were going through. I felt as a reader how the storyline drew you in. It had just enough spice, drama, and had all feels. This book definitely lefts its mark on me as the reader & I cannot wait to read more books by the Author in the future. 

Kelsey Woods Unhurried Hearts (West Isle Romance) Book 2 of 2: West Isle Romance

 

 Swearing off sex for six months in the hopes of preparing myself for a meaningful relationship seemed like a good idea at the time. Go figure the one woman who has never paid me any attention turns up the heat when I still have one month to go.I don’t know if I have the strength to take things slow with the person who makes my heart race.

Anna

It’s been ten years since I escaped my toxic step-father and became the woman I always dreamed of. Being a virgin at nearly thirty was not one of my plans. But, I’m terrified of choosing the wrong man for my first time. When my long-time crush and friend turns out to be everything I’ve ever wanted in a man, it’s almost too good to be true.

Unhurried Hearts is a friends-to-lovers, small-town romance set in the fictional town of West Isle, Canada.

This story can be read as a standalone, but reads best after Lovingly Restored, the first book in the West Isle Romance series.

My Review and my Thoughts & a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I really enjoyed the story of Anna & Chris. The storyline kept me interested from the first to the very end of the story. It was a great small town romance story with just enough spice. I also loved the banter between the characters and their chemistry. This story will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. I cannot wait to read more books from the author in the future. 

Harlow James Everything But You: Newberry Springs Book 3 (Newberry Springs Series) Book 3 of 3: Newberry Springs Series

 

“Speak now or forever hold your peace.”

I hate that part in a wedding, where everyone waits on pins and needles to see if someone has a reason why the couple shouldn’t get married.

So, when I ran into my high school sweetheart and found out that she was engaged, I said my peace before she ever walked down the aisle.

Shauna and I crossed paths when I went to Las Vegas for work, and sharing one meal with her was enough for me to remember why no other woman has even come close to affecting me the way she did.

But then her fiancé showed up, surprising us both, and I thought I’d lost her for good.

Every dream of our future was sucked from me once more, because this wasn’t the first time she slipped through my fingers. At nineteen, she made decisions that tore us apart, and I was too stubborn to understand why back then.

But it turns out my twin brothers aren’t stupid after all when they convinced me to take one last shot to win her back.

So, I flew back to Vegas, intent on stopping her wedding and telling her how I feel, but it turns out, history was damned to repeat itself again because she walked down the aisle anyway.

Or so I thought.

Because six weeks later she shows up at my parents’ house for a job and there’s one thing that’s noticeably different on her—there’s no ring on her left hand.

I saw my future with her.

I know that’s what I still want.

But it’s hard to face the past when the future is uncertain too.

Can we heal the hurt? Can we find our way back to each other?

And most importantly, can I finally tell her: “I had everything but you.”

My Review, My Thoughts, & Minus Spoilers and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

I have so much enjoyed this series but I really enjoyed reading about Forrest and Shauna. These two will definitely hold a special place in this readers heart. It had all the feels. The good, bad, happy & sad. You were definitely on the roller coaster of emotions With this one. It was the perfect small town romance read with characters that will hold a piece of your heart. Harlow James has become one of my favorite authors this year and I love how she can craft stories and characters that will stay with the reader. 

Mindy Paige Salt & Sunshine (Lust & Love) Book 3 of 3: Lust & Love

 

Cassandra Stone is in a rut. It’s been a year since she got kicked out of her dream school in Paris. Twelve months since she returned to her dead-end job and the life she tried so hard to escape. But only one day since she found out her boyfriend cheated on her.

Desperate to cheer her up, her best friend signs them up for a drawing class. What she doesn’t mention is that the model is nude. Or that he happens to be her childhood best friend, Jace Maddox.

Except he’s not the same Jace. It’s been a few years since they last spoke, and he’s all grown up, muscular, and mouth-wateringly gorgeous. Oh, and apparently he’s a billionaire set out to save the world.

Now, she just has to hope he doesn’t hold a grudge for the way they left things. That, and pray these newfound feelings don’t ruin their friendship for good.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

Spoiler Free Review and my own thoughts!!

This was such a great read. I was intrigued and invested in the storyline from the first to the last page. The characters of Jace & Cassandra were very relatable to read about. It had just enough romance in the storyline as well but you really felt as the reader what these characters were going through. I love how Mindy Paige can craft a story. This one will definitely stay with me as well as the characters. I cannot wait to read more books by Mindy in the future.

𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑶𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 Ariana St. Claire

 

🫦𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑳𝑬𝑻𝑶𝑬 𝑴𝑨𝑫𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝒃𝒚 @authorarianastclaire 

🌲The Mistletoe hung, the tree decorated, and the halls are decked. But not everyone is on Santa's Nice list!

🫦But being Naughty is just too much fun...

🌲A party with the couple who can't get enough of each, a secret marriage, and a situationship under wraps. Who says Holly Jolly can't be spicy? As long as you don't get caught!!

🫦Mistletoe Madness is an interconnected standalone bit of holiday romance with all the spice. A Christmas Party World Novella!

https://books2read.com/mistletoemadnessparty

#ChristmasNovella #ChristmasRomance #naughtyornice #spicyhallmark #tiemeup #secretmarriage #secretrelationship #bestfriendsbrother #authorarianastclaire

My Review & My Thoughts minus Spoiler. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

This was the Perfect Christmas Novella & gets you in the spirit of the Season. It was Spicy with just enough steam and I throughly enjoyed reading about the characters that kept me, the reader, interested and invested from the first to the last page and I enjoyed these characters so so much. It’s a Great Christmas Novella read and all you need is some Christmas music in the background, maybe a cup of hot chocolate and some good ole mistletoe. I Love everything Ariana St. Claire has written and cannot wait to see what other stories & characters await the readers in the future. 

Tory Baker Needing His Touch: A Forced Proximity Small Town Romance (Men in Charge) Book 6 of 6: Men in Charge

 

One look and I knew the new girl in town would be mine.

Carsynn was the last thing I expected after coming home from being out of town for work. While I was gone, Gramps talked non stop about the new pretty waitress. It’s not until I walk into the diner and see her with my own two eyes that I get it. She does too, judging by the way she blushes when I catch her watching my every move.

When the cold weather turns suddenly, it’s me out on the iced over roads rescuing the woman who has me dreaming of forever.

Now we’re snowed in. She’s wearing my clothes, sleeping in my bed, and is giving me the sweetest gift possible, herself.

My Review & my Thoughts minus Spoilers.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

I really enjoyed this story very much. I will need to go back & read the entire series as this is the first book that I read by the Author and definitely will not be my last. Carysnn & Gabe were very fun to read about and I enjoyed their story very much. The storyline had just enough spice and I loved the chemistry between the two characters. It was a sweet story and I just loved Gramps. He just made this reader smile. I absolutely loved the Authors storytelling and cannot wait to read more of her books. 

KA James Don't Make Promises (Breaking the Rules) Book 3 of 3: Breaking the Rules

 

Savannah

The last place I ever expected to find myself was living with my brother's best friend. And his girlfriend.

But when I catch my boyfriend cheating on me, and check myself into a rundown hotel, Noah Parker turns up and practically moves me into his fancy apartment.

Oh, and did I mention the small, insignificant fact that I've been in love with Noah since I was fourteen? Yeah, nothing could possibly go wrong...

Noah

I swear Savannah O’Riley will be the death of me.

Call it duty, honor, or just blind loyalty, but when my best friend calls in the middle of the night saying his sister's in trouble, I can’t not agree to take her in. I’ll never be her knight in shining armor, but I would do anything to protect her.

But living with a girl—no, woman—who's haunted my dreams for longer than I can remember is a torture I don't think any man can endure for long.

That one promise I made—to not touch Savannah—all those years ago now feels like the hardest one to keep…

My Review, My Thoughts & Minus Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

KA James has quickly become one of my favorite Authors. I have loved this series very much & this book did not disappoint. I really enjoyed reading the Story of Savannah & Noah. It was such a great story from the first page to the last. I just couldn’t get enough of all the characters but these two held a soft spot on this readers heart. It had just enough spice and I throughly enjoyed the chemistry between them. KA James creates characters that you as the reader get invested in and stories that you don’t want to end. I cannot say enough words on how much I thoroughly enjoyed Savannah and Noah’s story. This series was just phenomenal but you can also read each book as a standalone. Thank you for creating such wonderful characters that keep this reader looking forward to your next book. Pure perfection from beginning to end. 

L. B. Martin and 1 more The Silent Knight (Knight Publishing Series) Part of: Knight Publishing Series (4 books)

 

Life isn’t always a holiday…

Sarah's quite content making her own way in life when she literally crashes into the story book version of a tall, handsome, stranger. Finding a man was not on her very tight agenda, but she isn't immune to his charms, or his dirty mouth.

Former military Master Sergent, Travis James, loves a challenge. When a cute, mouthy blonde falls on him in the hallway, he can't help but think, challenge accepted. He turns on the charm and becomes her knight in shining armor, but will she put him straight into the friendzone?

Unforeseen circumstances have Travis playing the hero once again, landing them snowed in together for Christmas, with only one bed.

Will Sarah let him take control and keep her safe, or will her mouth get her in trouble once again?

Curl up with soft blanket and a large cocoa for this steamy Christmas forced proximity, snowed in romance.

My Review, my Thoughts, & no Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by This Reader.

This is my very first read by the Author. I really liked her style of writing. This was a very sweet Christmas Novella. I very much enjoyed reading about Travis & Sarah. I was invested in these characters from the first to the last page. It was such a fun Christmas Novella to read. Looking forward to reading more from the Author in the future.

V.B. Emanuele Tryst (Tryst Duology) Book 1 of 2: Tryst Duology

 

Elizabeth Whitman’s father, James, is a well-known defense lawyer, representing some of the most powerful criminals in the city. His best friend, Vincenzo Falzone is one of the country’s most feared men and found himself unable to evade a five-year prison sentence. After gaining his freedom, he did his best to lay low but there was one problem.

Elizabeth returned home from college, only to be forced to work in her father’s office for the summer after an incident at school. She soon found herself in the presence of Vincenzo at the order of her own father. James has no idea his punishment will end up being the beginning of a dark secret.

A vacation at the end of the summer was supposed to be relaxing, but Vincenzo has other plans.

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Book 1 can be read as a standalone. Please check the book page on my website https://vbemanuele.com for a full list of trigger warnings.

My Review, Thoughts, & Minus Spoilers 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME. 

OMG. This book was so so good. It exceeded my expectations and I didn’t realize how long I kept reading. The Spice & Steam in this book was off the charts. I think I even blushed a few times. Vincenzo & Elizabeth’s story had this reader intrigued and totally invested from the first to the last page. I loved everything about the characters, the plot and man I did not want this book to end. My First read by the Author & definitely not my last at all. This book was just Hot. One of favorite Steamy reads of 2023. Vinny & Elizabeth, you left your mark on this reader. 

Liss Montoya A Lifetime With You Book 1 of 3: With You

 

It was the happiest day of my life –until the unthinkable happened.

The two most important people in the world to me –gone in the blink of an eye.

Instead of celebrating my degree in fashion design and new job, I’m mourning a loss so great I may never recover.

Lost and without a true north, I plan a trip to Argentina in hopes of finding myself again.

But what I got was so much more.

In the midst of celebrating Argentina winning the Fútbol World cup, I meet Marco Signorelli in the most unexpected way.

He’s sensitive, caring, and passionate—a sexy nerd with a heart of gold. With his easy smile and comforting touch, I feel the broken pieces of my soul start to mend.

But with deadlines looming, I’m forced to cut our time together short and return home. Away from the bubble we created in Argentina, I let my fears and doubts make a decision that may be enough to break us forever.

Will I let the love of a lifetime pass me by? Or will I finally go after the one that brought me back to life?

My Thoughts, my Words and my Review minus Spoilers and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me!

I enjoyed the story of Daniela & Marco very much. I was definitely invested from the first to the last page especially Witt these two characters. I enjoyed the Romance in the storyline as well. The Author made me as a reader, feel like I was there and I throughly enjoyed that very much. I loved the relationship between these characters and it was such an enjoyable read. Cannot wait to read more from the Author. I love her style of storytelling.