Adriana Locke Flame (Carmichael Family Series) Book 5 of 5: Carmichael Family Series

 

RSVP to my Marriage of Convenience

I swore I would only get married if my life depended on it. Oh, the irony.

Many things have happened over the past few weeks that I didn’t see coming. My family imploded. Our business was turned upside down. And someone threatened to harm me if I didn’t make good on my father’s promises.

But the biggest thing I didn’t see coming?

Foxx Carmichael demanding marriage.

He’s doing it out of loyalty to my brother. I know that. But I can’t help but think if, through that deliciously hot, grumpy exterior, my bodyguard doesn’t have ulterior motives.

There’s no denying the fire in his touch or the heat in his blue eyes. He protects me with a ferocity that leaves me breathless. He makes me rethink many things I thought I knew for sure—like my position on marriage.

But how we dance around our fake relationship makes me wonder what part of this is pretend. None of it matters if he doesn’t admit he feels the same way.

Our sham wedding will fall apart as soon as the threat is contained. But what happens if the flames between us burn everything to the ground first?

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

Oh how I really loved Everything about this book. I so much enjoyed the characters of Foxx and Bianca in this story. They are my personal favorite couple in the Carmichael family series. I have enjoyed this series very much and this the perfect wrap up to the series. The storyline kept me the reader interested and invested from the beginning to the end. It had romance and just enough spice & steam. I absolutely love a Great small town series and this just perfection. These characters will definitely stay with me for quite some time. 

Rent a Date A Limited Holiday Collection Scoring Truth by Carolina Jax

 

Need a date? Rent one!

It’s downright suffocating to attend family events without bringing a date along. Want to skip those condemning interrogations? Need someone to answer the difficult questions about marriage and kids? Look no further. Our date options are seasoned veterans when it comes to handling overzealous family members. Avoid the conflict and rent a date today!

This limited edition collection focuses on two main holidays: Christmas and New Year’s. All stories follow the Rent A Date theme with unique twists.

Featuring the following stories and authors:

Scoring Truth by Carolina Jax

His Christmas Angel by Ebony Snow

Sublet My Heart by Amanda Zook

Love by the Hour by Pandora Snow

Black Sheep by Zari Hunt & J.E. Feldman

My Review My Thoughts 

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My Review is for Scoring Truth by Carolina Jax.  I enjoyed this story about Penelope & Jameson. These two characters were fun to read about and kept me the reader engaged till the very end. I enjoyed all the characters in this story but was happy to read about Jameson. It also had just enough spice and steam throughout the story. These characters will definitely stay with me for awhile. Penelope definitely was a favorite of mine in this story. 

SOOKH KAUR Cakes For The Grump

 

Why am I fake-dating the world’s grumpiest billionaire? Blame it on cake!

I’m Rita, a chef who sacrifices cakes to billionaires. (Not really, but it feels that way since Luke Abbot hates how much his clients love my cakes.) It wins him million-dollar deals, so I’m his necessary enemy.

But when I’m evicted and at risk of going back to Mumbai, suddenly Luke offers up his luxury penthouse... at a price. He wants us to fake-date, so he looks like a “family man” to his investors.

Why would I agree? Well, I need his large, throbbing with heat, perfectly proportionate…. kitchen for my own reasons. So now we’re living together. And I’ve walked in on his gorgeous body wet and dripping after a shower...

My hatred must stay strong, except he’s got this annoying trick. He reads my true feelings when no one else can, smashing through my perfect fake-happy mask. Between that and when he flew a helicopter to save me from literal casino villains, that night in the same bed, and how he supports my outlandish cooking dreams, my loathing starts wavering.

There is way more to Luke than anyone knows, but everyone keeps saying he’s a ruthless liar, buttering me up for his business deal. Can I risk it all to find out if this is real? Or should I flee back to Mumbai with my heart safely tucked away?

Cakes for the Grump is a standalone opposite worlds romantic comedy. Expect sizzling banter, boisterous friendships, loads of yummy cake references and a lot of heart. HEA guaranteed.

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What a great read. I was definitely interested in the characters from the being till the end of the book. Rita & Luke were definitely relatable characters and I enjoyed this Rom Com story & their banter. It definitely kept this reader invested from the first to the last page. 

Laura Pavlov After the Storm: A Small Town, Single Dad, Second Chance Romance (Cottonwood Cove Series) Book 5 of 5: Cottonwood Cove Series

 

He’s a grumpy single dad. She’s the one who got away. They haven’t seen one another in years, and now they’re stuck in a hotel room together. And there’s only one bed. 

I’ve loved her from the first moment I saw her.

And I’ve loved her every day since.

Whether we’re together or we’re apart—that hasn’t changed.

Which is saying a lot considering I don’t like most people. 

But life has thrown us a slew of curveballs and we went our separate ways.

Life, family, jealousy—we let it all get in the way.

I’m a dad now, and my little girl is my world.

And after years apart, Presley is back in Cottonwood Cove.

I don’t believe in fairytales or second chances.

My heart belongs to my daughter now, and there is no room for complications.

Presley Duncan is a giant complication. 

A wise man would keep his distance.

But I never claimed to be a wise man.

So maybe we end up in a car together in the middle of a snowstorm.

Which leads to a hotel room with only one bed.

Maybe I should reconsider my stance on fairytales and second chances. 

And seeing Presley with my little girl does something to me.

Stirs something inside of me that I thought was long gone.

But I know this is temporary.

She’ll be leaving soon, and I’m prepared to let her go.

Until she’s gone.

And I realize that I’m not prepared at all for life after the storm.

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

Cottonwood Cove Series:

Into the Tide

Under the Stars

On the Shore

Before the Sunset

After the Storm

My Review minus Spoilers

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Oh how I loved this entire series. This one definitely did not disappoint this reader either. I have enjoyed very much the Cottonwood Cove Series. Laura Pavlov is such a phenomenon storyteller. I enjoyed this story from the first to the last page. I enjoyed reading Cage & Presleys story. It definitely gave the reader all the feels with roller coaster of emotions as well. It had its fair share of spice and steam and was just an overall great Romance read. These characters, and this entire series will definitely stay with me for quite some time.

Ariana St. Claire Touch Me Down: Hurtsboro Hummingbirds Football (Romance Bunnies) Part of: Hurtsboro Hummingbirds (6 books)

 

Gabe Knight, wide receiver for the Hurtsboro Hummingbirds, loved what the game gave him more than playing until a season-ending injury almost took it all away. The game, the life he was living. Everything he thought he knew he wanted.

But, this season, he's back in love with football. Even if he's not sure what the future looks like beyond this year, and where he wants to be. Until she storms into his life.

The woman who pushes all his buttons, and makes him crazy.

Serena Jolie is the best sports agent at Fortress Sports Agency. The Fixer. And when her boss, Kellan Horne, sends her to meet with a football player in his place when his flight is cancelled, things go from bad to worse. Football is the one thing she can't stand. And football players? Even worse.

And after arriving in the hot and humid south, she's even more ready to watch the cocky player fumble.

All's fair in love and war.

And for Serena, it's war. Because she can't stand football players or the game they play.

The enemy? A cocky wide receiver who thinks he knows everything about her from one look. But he hasn't seen a thing yet.

But he will...

My Review & my Thoughts 

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I love anything Ariana St. Claire has written. I really enjoyed this story of Gabe & Serena. If you love football, then this one is for you. As the reader, I was invested in the storyline & the characters. It had just enough spice & steam as well. It also has its share of Romance as well and if you enjoy as a reader a good ole sports book, this one’s for you. You won’t want to miss out on Gabe & Serena’s story. Buckle up, you won’t want this one to end. 

Ari Wright For You (The Instant Always) Book 3 of 3: The Instant Always

 

g bodyguard looks at her, the more she realizes, she might not be so invisible after all. 

For You is a contemporary romance for mature audiences who enjoy spice, sweetness, and suspense. It is a standalone novel within the Instant Always series that can be read one its own or after the first two installments.

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This is my first book by the Author and it will definitely not be my last. I am definitely going to be reading all of her books. I’m hooked. Talk about a roller coaster of emotions. This story definitely kept me the reader invested from the first to the last page. It was a romantic suspense story with the characters of Marco & Alice. These characters and this story will definitely stick with me for quite some time. What a phenomenal read. 

Jess Taylor Blazing Stars (Blossoming Beginnings) Book 3 of 3: Blossoming Beginnings

 

Eight years ago, there was a boy.

He was my best friend, and then one night he became more. The night was magical, full of love and promises of the future.

But then my life turned upside down.

I told Kyson Hill I loved him. I told him we were forever. Then I left the next morning.

I didn’t want to say goodbye. I didn’t want to break his heart. Turns out I broke it anyway.

I never spoke to him again. Until now.

Now, he’s here.

He wants answers. Answers that I can’t give him. Answers that I don’t know how to admit to myself.

The boy who was my everything is my new roommate, and he hates me.

And me? Well, I just hate that I still love him.

My Review Minus Spoilers 

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This is my first book by the Author and it certainly will not be my last. This book drew me in from the first page along with its characters. Kyson & Gabby. They will definitely stay with this reader for quite some time. It was just a very raw and real story. It definitely took the reader on a roller coaster of emotions so have the Kleenex handy. I cannot wait to read more books from this Author. This story will stick with me for awhile. 

Nalani Titcomb For Love and a Hail Mary

 

Shelby Thomas has spent her entire life in a small town outside of Lake Tahoe, surrounded by mountains and pine trees. Running Thomas Realty, she offers vacationers the opportunity to enjoy the rustic charm of log cabin living.

The sudden arrival of a famous football star half her age and renting her home turns her well-organized life upside down. Despite the age difference, their connection is instant.

Kyle Walker is growing tired of the same old routine of women, drinking, and partying, and is ready for a change. Hoping to escape the disappointment of his season being cut short, he sets his sights on Lake Tahoe, hoping to hide out and reevaluate his life. When an honest mistake brings his landlord barreling into his life, nothing will be the same again.

My Review minus Spoilers 

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What a Sweet and short read. I absolutely fell in love with these characters and the storyline. I love how Nalani Titcomb can craft a story. I enjoyed reading about Shelby and Kyle. It also had just enough spice and steam. It was the perfect Romance story and kept this reader engaged from the first to the last page. 

Cecelia Conway Battling the Bureaucracy: A Holiday Age Gap Romance (Capitol Shorts) Book 2 of 2: Capitol Shorts

 

I’ve been half in love with Georgette Reed since we started working together. She’s a force to be reckoned with. Intelligent, gorgeous, and ambitious.

She doesn’t know how I feel and I plan to keep it that way. Between our age difference and work conflicts, my feelings are a complication she doesn’t need.

Especially when she decides to take on a group of corrupt lobbyists.

But what happens when things don’t go the way she plans?

No longer able to hide behind our professional relationship, I take action.

Maybe barging into her office and bringing her home with me wasn’t the best idea but I’ll do anything to make sure she’s okay. Including stepping up to help her get rid of the men who are now blackmailing her.

My Review minus Spoilers

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This was a very quick read for me. I was invested in the storyline and the characters of Georgie & Asher. It definitely had its fair share of spice & steam. This was a quick novella featuring coworkers and an age gap read. Perfect romance read. The characters of Georgie & Asher will definitely stick with me for quite some time. 

 

Ryan Marie Through the Fire A Novella

 

Through the Fire: A marriage on the rocks novella

Luna

For better or for worse, in sickness and in health.

Those are the vows every couple makes when they say I Do. But how many couples really mean it?

Your spouse will hold your hand when sick, be there to help you stand if you fall. But when the worst of the storm really hits, when it's crashing down on you and attacking from all angles, can you count on them to walk beside you? Can you rely on them to bare the weight for both of you when you're too weak?

My husband is a good man. Flawed, yes. Perfect, no. But he is good. And until that one night, the night that changed everything, I never thought that he'd be the man who would hurt me the most. Roman was my rock until he became my storm. Like a hurricane, he tore through my heart leaving nothing but carnage in its wake.

With one foot out the door, I'm ready to leave and never look back. That's when the words for better or for worse echo in my head. The thought of walking through this life without him is like a stab to the heart. But how do you forgive the man who plunged the knife?

Roman says we can make it through the fire. I say the flames will turn our love to ashes. Will love be enough to save us from self-destruction, or will we get burned?

This novella contains elements of adultery. Please read the full list of triggers before continuing.

This is a work of fiction intended for readers 18 yrs +.

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My Review with minimum spoilers. 

Roll Coaster of Emotions so be Ready

First off I’m going to say as a reader, this Novella hit me to my core. I don’t think I can honestly say how incredibly invested I was in two characters as I was about Luna & Roman. This Novella definitely is a masterpiece of emotions & the roller coaster you as the reader will go on will be totally worth it. Ryan Marie wrote an exceptional, raw & beautiful, story. I cannot express how much I cried during this read & as I stated above it hit me to my core. It’s a deeply emotional and powerful read and it still is staying with me. Luna & Roman are two characters that will stay with me for awhile. This is one story that I am so glad I took a chance on.