Allie Samberts The Write Choice: A Sweet and Spicy Romantic Comedy Book 3 of 3: Leade Park

 

 Loving someone is seeing their worst moments and choosing them anyway.

When Katie and Brandon unexpectedly became parents, they were just starting to fall in love with their baby and each other. Life was good.

Now, seven years later, Brandon has a wife, two kids, and a career in New York City. He’s just having trouble figuring out how to balance it all.

Katie—eight years sober and immersed in motherhood—is frustrated with her husband’s late nights and her own loneliness. She’d love to fill the gaps with her art, but she doesn’t have much time.

Suddenly, Brandon is offered a golden opportunity: taking over his parents’ architecture firm. The catch? It’s in Chicago. But when Katie’s sobriety is put at risk, he makes a quick decision to transplant his family to suburban Leade Park, Illinois.

Katie begrudgingly gives Brandon two months to persuade her that this move will be better for everyone. If he can’t, she’s going to pack up the kids and go back. With or without him.

With the kids in school, she’ll have time for her art, and they’re finally reunited with friends and family. It should be easy to convince her, right?

But the familiar pull of the job and the unfamiliarity of a new place have them slipping further away from each other with each passing day.

Can Katie and Brandon blend their visions and design the life they want? Or will they choose to go their separate ways?

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This was my very first book that I read from the author. I really enjoyed her style of storytelling. It had me as the reader invested in the storyline. The characters were relatable and had me rooting for them. This book was a roller coaster of emotions. That’s the type of read for me as the reader that I know will stay with me for quite sometime. I definitely will go back to read the first two books in this series. I really enjoyed this book & look forward to reading more from the author in the future. 

Lore Townsend Shameless Lover: A Steamy, Friends-with-Benefits, Adult Step-Siblings, Age Gap Romance (Off-Limits Lovers) Part of: Off-Limits Lovers (3 books)

 

All I wanted was to pull off the perfect wedding for my clients and launch my new wedding planning business.

What I got was a hot Caribbean hook-up with an older billionaire playboy during a masquerade party at the island resort I’m calling home until the wedding.

Some people might consider that a pretty good tradeoff, but that playboy happens to be my new stepbrother…and he found out it was me at the party.

If he was a good little jet-setter, he’d run off to his next destination and bedmate, but the charming asshole decides to do the exact opposite—giving himself a job working with me on the wedding.

I only have this one shot to prove to my family—and myself—that I’m good enough to make it in this business. The last thing I need is unwanted help from someone who has more money than sense.

But try telling that to my heart…

My Review, my thoughts, minus spoilers. 

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I absolutely enjoyed this book. I’m really enjoying this series very much. I enjoyed the characters of Avery and Fran. They were fun to read and out and very relatable to me as a reader. The book also had its fair share of spice as well. The characters from the first book as make an appearance so that was fun for this reader. This book has it all. It’s definitely a roller coaster of emotions book that will leave the reader wanting more. I really loved this one. I love the authors style of writing & cannot wait for her next book. 

Liss Montoya Going The Distance With You Book 2 of 3: With You

 

Can Luca Bianchi, the hottest guy on campus, be my knight in shining armor?

He dared me to take a chance at forever while someone close to me had other intentions–making my life a living nightmare. But I wasn’t ready to dive into a complicated relationship.

Luca is an all consuming force. His mission: to sweep me off my feet and prove that we could make magic together.

When I fled to Chile, back to my family vineyard, he followed—pretending to be my boyfriend to help me in a moment of need. Our little white lie suddenly morphed into something I never dreamed of having but desperately wanted.

Would my issues be too heavy for us as a couple? Maybe I could finally let go of my demons and put my faith in Luca to go the distance with him.

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I really enjoyed reading about Karina and Luca. These are two characters that will stick with me. There was enough spice between the two characters that kept me as the reader invested. I really enjoyed the dialogue and the authors story telling. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. This was a fun read with plenty of romance as well. 

Claire Hastings Small Town Boy: A Small Town, Opposites Attract Romance (Hickory Hills) Book 3 of 4: Hickory Hills

 

Landing my dream job was surprisingly easy. Having to relocate to the small town of Hickory Hills, GA? Not so much. But I'm a woman on a mission, and nothing is going to get in my way.

Until Noel Keller barges into my life.

As a born-and-bred northerner, I have a lot to learn about southern ways. A fact that is on display every time Noel rescues me from some sort of mishap.

It's hard to ignore the goosebumps when I hear that smooth southern drawl of his. Especially when he calls me honey.

And don't even get me started on his athletic build. Or that confident smolder that's enough to overpower the southern summer heat, secretly fueling all my fantasies.

But none of that matters.

I'm here to do a job. That's it.

I've been hurt before and I'm not about to go down that road again.

Except plans have a way of changing.

Even when you try your hardest to push them away.

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I really enjoyed this book so much. It was  a great Small town romance read. The characters of Bronwyn & Noel. These two definitely had plenty of chemistry. It was also sweet and had just enough spice as well. I enjoyed the small town atmosphere and the other characters that showed up in the book. If you are looking for a great Small town, romance then this book is for you. I really enjoyed the Authors storytelling as well. She has quickly become a favorite of mine to read. 

Erin FitzGerald Something Broken Book 2 of 2: Wolf Mountain Ranchers

 

His sister's best friend wasn't supposed to upend his life like this...

Ashley was a thunderbolt to Travis's quiet, steady routine: eat, sleep, tend the ranch and grow the family assets. She found her way under his skin and when she left three weeks later, she took his heart with her.

Travis has never felt a connection to anyone like he's felt with Ashley, but he allowed time, circumstances and a foolish decision to tear them apart. Now there are decades between them, thousands of miles, and though life has led them in very different directions, Travis's sister engineers a second chance.

Ashley has never forgiven Travis for what he did, but as she helps him overcome the loss of his wife and loves his twin boys like her own, it's becoming clear that Travis isn't the problem at all.

My Review, My Thoughts & no Spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!!

I really enjoyed this story. I enjoyed reading about Travis & Ashley. These two characters had me as the reader completely invested from the first to the last page.  It was a great story and my first from the Author. I will need to go back and read book one. This story had me on a roller coaster of emotions. I cannot say how much these two characters will stick with me. I really enjoyed this story very much. I cannot wait to read more books from this Author who is quickly becoming a favorite to this reader. 

AK Landow ENCHANTED VENTURES: Belles of Broad Street Book 4 Book 4 of 4: Belles of Broad Street

 

Every love story has its own unique journey. No couple has an idealistically perfect road void of bumps. Not even the couples in fairytales…

Amanda

My life has been anything but a fairytale, though I haven’t stopped believing in getting my happily ever after.

One fateful night, I met a handsome stranger. Despite the obvious chemistry, we weren't meant to be.

Fast forward a few years and he’s back in my life. Even though he's wealthy and we have nothing in common, we forge a fake relationship to both get what we want.

The problem? The enchantment is still there and we’re both trying to fight it.

Beckett

Everyone thinks my life is a fairytale. The world sees me as a clean-cut billionaire. Once a playboy, now a devoted single dad. But I have demons.

Women have always only wanted one thing from me, except the one woman I can’t have. By a twist of fate, that woman has reentered my life. A pure-hearted princess. She’s enchanted everyone important to me, but life and my struggles threaten our happily ever after.

Will she weather the turbulent storms to give us the fairytale we both have spent a lifetime craving?

*This is an interconnected standalone in the Belles of Broad Street series.

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AK Landow does it again. This was such an amazing story. This story had me as the Reader going on a roller coaster of emotions & I mean so many emotions. There was also just enough chemistry & spice in the story. I really enjoyed the characters of Beckett & Amanda. These characters were so relatable and I enjoyed reading their story very much. This story will stay with this read for awhile. I have really enjoyed this series & for me as the reader, it was my favorite.

Natasha Madison Mine To Keep (Southern Wedding Series book 8

 

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a Small town, Enemies to lovers, Single Dad, Age Gap, Forbidden, Workplace Romance.

Grace

It wasn’t hard for me to walk away from my family without looking back—the time had come for me to live for myself.
New city. New job.
My new boss? He’s gorgeous.
It’s too bad that handsome face is wasted on such a condescending prick.
He hates me, and the feeling is mutual.
The only reason he may not be the literal devil is because he’s a devoted single dad, making it clear Caine is, in fact, capable of human emotion.

Caine

I’m good at two things:
1. Raising my daughter to be strong and independent.
2. My job.
When my new assistant walks into the office, I become good at ignoring her. She’s sassy. Smart. Beautiful.
Much younger and off-limits for more reasons than I can count.
That doesn’t mean I want her any less.
She hates me—but as each day goes by, it’s harder and harder to remember why I hate her too.

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I absolutely loved this story. It was such a great read and I loved the characters. I loved reading about Grace & Caine. I also enjoyed the side characters as well. Such a great group of characters in a series. I enjoyed the banter and chemistry between Grace & Caine. It also had its fair share of romance. This story will definitely stay with me for a while now I need to catch up on the other books in the series. I have become a huge fan of the Authors writing and cannot wait to read more from her. 

Sienna Judd Bourbon Breakaway: A Small Town, Brother's Best Friend Romance (Starlight Canyon) Book 3 of 4: Starlight Canyon

 

My best friend’s sister is off-limits for more reasons than one.

Chasing NHL hockey stardom, I left a lot of good things behind in my small town. Jolie Hunter was one of them.

As my best friend’s younger sister, she’s always been off-limits for me. I made her a promise on prom night to be her friend, to protect her. I meant every word I said.

It was an easy promise to make then, but now, thirteen years later, it’s a hell of a lot harder.

Stuck together at my parents’ ranch for two weeks, Jolie is everywhere and she isn’t the girl I remember. She’s all woman, with mischievous eyes and a dirty laugh... No matter how hard I try, being friends isn't how I feel.

Two weeks to keep my hands off the hottest, most forbidden woman in Starlight Canyon?

It feels impossible. But we can never cross the line.

Because what Jolie doesn’t know is, I didn’t just make a promise to her all those years ago. I made another that same day.

And it’s one that could break us both.

A small town, forced proximity romance about a protective hockey player and his best friend’s sister. Bourbon Breakaway is an ‘us against the world’, spicy romance with mature themes. It’s in the Starlight Canyon series of interconnected standalones.

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

Sienna Judd did it again. I absolutely loved this book. It had this reader in a roller coaster of emotions. I throughly enjoyed reading about Ashton and Jolie. I really enjoyed these two characters and I’m loving this series. I love a small town romance story. There was also just enough spice as well between the characters. I love the Authors storytelling and this one has been my favorite in the series so far. 

Daisy Thorn My Heartless Soul : Hate to love you workplace romance (The Demons of New York Book 3) Book 3 of 3: The Demons of New York

 

We danced around each other for years…we played a silent game of hate and bathed in it. Until one day, everything changed…

But she could never be mine. She is the heartless demon of New York.

She is my boss. I am her sous chef. She lost her soul ten years ago while mine is being ripped apart as we speak.

She is the air I never knew I needed.

I hate her. I want her. And I think I might love her.

But what do I do when she belongs to the dark ocean. The one full of hurt. Or at least her heart does.

How do I protect mine when she’s already dragging me down to the deep end?

Releasing January 5, 2024

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This was my first book by the Author. I really liked her style of writing and will need to read the other books in this series. This story was definitely a roller coaster of emotions and I felt that as the reader. Kira and Vassar were very relatable characters as well. It also had just enough spice as well within the story. These characters will definitely stay with this reader for awhile. 

Shayla Hart Along Came Summer

 

Levi King

They say all is fair in love and war. Is that still true when the opposition is your own flesh and blood? Your little brother, who you’re biologically wired to protect. I love my baby brother, I do, but I also love her. Mira Evans—his childhood best friend.

Growing up, Devin and I were told to share. We shared our toys and our clothes. We even shared a room. But I never thought a day would come that we would fall for the same girl, on the same day, at the same time but we did, and years later, that sweet, beautiful girl inadvertently tore our relationship apart.

I did the right thing. I stepped aside and disregarded my own feelings so he could be with her, but he blew his chances by not making a move.

So, whats a man to do? I wasn’t about to make that same mistake twice. Not when I’ve wanted Mira since I was seventeen. I wanted her, and it turns out she wanted me. So, years later, when fate unexpectedly threw us together, we spent the most incredible two weeks together in Thailand, and I was done for.

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What a great read. I really enjoyed the characters of Summer & Levi. It was a quick read and the first by the author. Looking forward to reading more by the author. 

Estelle Pettersen Elizabeth: The Starling Sisters: Prequel Novella

 

Newsday Australia reporter Elizabeth Martin seems to have it all. Until her boss gives her an ultimatum that will change her future.

It’s 1996 and Elizabeth has to choose: work for six months at a country newspaper, Maranoa Herald, or lose her job. Convincing herself this is just another stepping stone, Elizabeth leaves the city and her fiancé, lawyer Paul Ricci, for a small town in rural Australia. Despite the scorching heat and pests, Bandara holds a charm of its own—Keith Starling, a handsome farmer with sky-blue eyes and a spellbinding smile.

What happens when Elizabeth returns to the city and discovers what Paul’s been hiding from her? Will she choose her career or everlasting love in the country with Keith? Find out in this steamy Australian romance novella, a prelude to the Starling Sisters series.

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My Thoughts, and Minus Spoilers

I really enjoyed reading this Novella. It was my first read of 2024!! It definitely held my interest and I was invested in the characters of Elizabeth & Keith. I enjoyed the Authors way of writing. I cannot wait to read more of her work. 

Thea Claire Go Find Less A Curvy Girl Love After Loss Second Chance Romance (Recovering Good Girls) Book 1 of 1: Recovering Good Girls

"If I'm too much, go find less."

In the bingo card of life, Piper Delmonico did not expect to mark out the squares "widowed" and "sober" before her ten year high school reunion. Pushing 30, designing lingerie for a manager who wouldn't know silk from satin, and constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, she finds herself face to face with someone who witnessed, first hand, the very public demise of her good girl reputation. Thrown together a decade later, Piper expects "Marble Man" Fitz Westfall, the golden boy with the stoic face, to be another person telling her she's too much. But does recently-divorced Fitz, with his head in the sand, really know as much about Piper as he thinks he does? He realizes she may be just what he needs to know that he's not truly made of stone.

Go Find Less is a first person, dual perspective contemporary romance that highlights the triumph of overcoming grief and loss while creating a new sense of self.

Tropes:

- Grumpy x Sunshine

- Second Chance Romance

- Slow Burn

- Plus Size FMC

My Review Minus Spoilers & a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me. 

I really enjoyed the characters of Piper & Fitz. This book to me as the reader had all of the feels. It took me as the reader, on a journey & a roller coaster of emotions. You felt what the characters felt & as a reader, I like that type of storytelling. This story will definitely stay with this reader for quite sometime & I humbly look forward to see what the Author has up her sleeve for her next book. This one was top notch.