Claire Hastings Seein' Red: A Small Town, Enemies to Lovers Romance (Hickory Hills Book 4) Book 4 of 4: Hickory Hills

 

There’s a thin line between love and hate. Good thing I have excellent balance.

If only that was enough.

Willa Hayes and I have a long history. We went from friends to enemies to frenemies…with benefits. The benefits part is our secret though. 

Not how I’d prefer it, but after what I did, I’m lucky she still talks to me at all.

Our chemistry is undeniable. An addictive push and pull that has taken on a life of its own. One that fuels the long burning flame deep within me.

None of our friends have any idea that she and I have been sneaking around for the better part of a decade. Neither does anyone else in our small Georgia town. And if word were to get out, that would be the end of us. 

That is, until Willa drops a bomb I never saw coming. It’s the last thing I expected – but also the perfect chance to show her who I really am. To be the man I wasn’t ten years ago. The man she deserves.

This is our chance for a happy ending. It’s now or never. As long as I don’t screw it up again.

My Review, Thoughts, & No Spoiler’s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by ME!!!

I really love how Claire Hastings can craft a story. This one definitely did not disappoint this reader. I absolutely loved this story. I was invested and taken in from the moment I started this book. I loved reading about Nash & Willa. These two had plenty of chemistry and I also enjoyed the side characters. I cannot say how much I enjoyed this story. Definitely one that will stay with me for awhile. 

Madison Noelle When We Were Us (A Timber Forge Series) Book 1 of 1: A Timber Forge Series

 

 After seventeen years away, Timber Forge, Montana is the last place Wrenley Hardcastle ever expected to be again…

Wrenley

My life is a mess, but when I step inside my childhood home, I feel like I can finally breathe. That is, until I run into him. He's less than thrilled to see me, and the feeling is mutual...at first. It isn't long before history and attraction collide, and somewhere underneath his gruff demeanor and perma-scowl, I see the boy l fell in love with at eighteen. Falling for Hank Hayes a second time was never part of the plan. So, why can't I stop thinking about what could have been?

Hank

It’s been seventeen years since she left me standing on a dirt road with the shredded remains of my heart beating wildly out of my chest. Now, Wrenley Hardcastle is back. And with her presence comes feelings I thought I had long ago dealt with. The woman is everything I’ve ever wanted, but couldn't keep. After all these years, I don't want to want her, but the pull between us is stronger than ever. I don’t do feelings. Not anymore. But if that's true, then why can’t I stay away?

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

What a wonderful start to this series. I absolutely loved this story very much. I was taken in from the very first page to the very last page. I was on a roller coaster of emotions. This story was just everything. I really enjoyed reading about Hank and Wren. These characters were just awesome to read about. I’m very much looking forward to more from this Author. What a phenomenal Debut. 

Jennifer J Williams Worth the Trouble (Eternity Series) Book 2 of 3: Eternity Series

 

Arianna

I hate how much I want him. How I’ve always wanted him. Stone is my oldest brother’s best friend, and he’s never seen me as anything but the annoying little sister he calls Princess. But when I need rescuing, Stone is there, and now I’m wondering if there’s a chance for more with him.

One kiss rocked me to my core. Stone says it was a one-time thing, but I can see in his eyes that he wants me. When he continues to come to my aid, I know he’s close to breaking. When that one-time kiss happens again and again, I make it my mission to help him see how good we could be together.

Stone

I hate how much I want her. How I need her. She was always just my best friend’s baby sister until one day, she wasn’t. Until I realized how much I craved her. So when she needs help, I go above and beyond, thinking it’s the right thing to do. But one kiss isn’t enough.

I’m nobody. She’s trouble, wrapped in perfection, from the best family in our small town. She deserves better than me. But Arianna makes me wonder if she’s worth it. Maybe she’s everything I didn’t know I wanted, and the best kind of trouble I need.

Worth the Trouble is a small town contemporary romance. It is book two of the Eternity Series, but can be read as a standalone. It features a brother's best friend, age-gap, forced proximity romance and a guaranteed Happily Ever After. Worth the Trouble features sexually explicit material, profanity, and some content that may be triggering. This book is intended for readers 18+.

My Review, Thoughts, & No Spoliers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Me!!

I am really loving this series and this book definitely did not disappoint me as the reader. I love how the Author drew more in with this story and the characters. I very much loved reading about Arianna & Stone in this book. Definitely a roller coaster of emotions with these two. Definitely enjoyed this one very much and love this authors way of crafting a story. 

Devon May Because of Her (Because of Love) Book 1 of 2: Because of Love

 

Cassidy

I always want what I can’t have:
My business to succeed through winter.
Someone to kiss me goodnight without the pressure to settle down and start a family.
And now, my old high school flame.

When Callum moves in across the hall, he is just as handsome and flirtatious as I remember. Years ago, I thought we were perfect together. But our worlds now are far too different. Mostly because of the other girl in his life. His daughter.

Callum

This is not the life I planned:
A broken marriage.
A bitter custody battle.
And an undeniable attraction to the woman I shouldn’t want.

Cassidy is a ghost from my past. A reminder of the old me. The one who was carefree and thought the best of people, instead of the worst.

And I can’t shake the feeling that our lives have been thrown back together for a reason. I just need to convince her that we’ll work this time.

Because of Her is a steamy romance about friendship, love and accepting the unexpected. A standalone story, it is the first full length novel in Bookstagrammer Devon May’s Because of Love series.

My Review, my thoughts, and no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by Me! 

I really enjoyed this story and the storyline. This author can craft a story that keeps the reader engaged, & invested from the first to the last page. I really enjoyed reading about Callum and Cassidy.  These two characters were ones I really enjoyed reading about. I really enjoy a great second chance romance and this one was one that I’ll enjoy & remember for quite sometime. 

Mary Cain Hustle: Troublemakers & Heartbreakers

 

Never catch feelings for your mark—Con Artist 101

Logan has been running cons since he learned to walk. He’s no amateur, but every time the card shark gets near sassy spitfire, Drew Miller, his plans go off the rails. If he doesn’t want his sister wearing orange for the next decade, he’ll have to trick Drew into impeding the recovery of her father’s stolen artwork.

Drew can’t stand Logan Cash, even if he does rock a leather jacket like James Dean. And, okay, his World Series of Poker win is kind of cool. She may have warmed up to him if he didn’t spill coffee all over her fashion illustrations, destroying her shot a winning a contest that would accelerate her career.

Logan’s morally gray soul doesn’t flinch when he’s tasked with conning Drew. But when he finds out the person threatening to ruin his sister’s life is coming after Drew next, he’s pivots from bad guy to protector. If she learns the truth about Logan, she’ll want nothing to do with him. He knows he’s no good for her, but he’s in too deep to walk away. Can he make things right with Drew without sacrificing the deal that will save his sister?

No Spoilers, My thoughts, & a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!

This book. I absolutely enjoyed it from the beginning to the very last page. I really enjoyed the authors way of writing and I enjoyed the characters of Drew & Logan. Definitely kept this reader on the edge of my seat. Cannot wait to read more from this author in the future. 

GiGi Meier Isla: (The Cañon Series, Book 4) Book 4 of 4: The Cañon Series

 

Leaving behind a shadowy past marred by a drug-addicted mother, her mother’s abusive drug dealer boyfriend, and the torment of a truck driver exploiter named Rick. Isla Frank is bound for the vibrant lights of New York City as a new fashion design school student with the love and support of her adopted dads.

Fate intervenes when her roommate persuades her to attend an off-Broadway audition. Little does Isla know that this single decision will alter the trajectory of her life. Caught in the crosshairs of the captivating and eccentric playwright Travis Jackson, she becomes the subject of his intense fascination. Drawn to her petite frame, the soft hues of her eyes, and her demure presence, Travis yearns to sculpt her into his next Broadway star and lover.

The enchantment of her playwright boyfriend’s affection and the whirlwind success of her breakout role in his latest theatrical masterpiece is an intoxicating spell. Bliss reigns until an ominous night shatters the facade. In the midst of a drunken rage, Travis's hand strikes her delicate cheek, leaving a mark not just on her skin but on their relationship. Amid apologies and forgiveness, a pattern emerges — a relentless cycle of abuse that threatens to eclipse her newfound radiance and evokes the haunting memories of her difficult childhood.

A twist of fate intervenes when an ardent patron of the arts happens upon Isla's poignant performance in Jackson's ill-fated Broadway play. Captivated by her soul-stirring portrayal and oblivious to the torment she silently bears, Gabe Gannon discovers the truth backstage. Telltale bruises mar her body, hidden behind the heavy stage make-up and costumes, that he cannot ignore. He’s driven to help, even though his intentions might not be as noble as they should be.

Isla is a single POV, age-gap, damsel-in-distress, forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, romance containing dark themes. Content warnings are available on the author’s website.

My Review, Thoughts, & no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by me. 

This was a great book. Definitely kept this reader on the edge of her seat. I was  interested, invested, and could not put this one down. It was a roller coaster ride that’s for sure. I really and truly enjoy this authors style of writing and this one was definitely one of my personal my favorites. Isla is a character that will definitely stay with me for awhile. Another great read by this Author. 

Ariana St. Claire Catch My Eye

 

Ty Simmons. Tight End for the Carolina Fury, and the guy everyone thinks is all fun and games, on and off the field. Until he sees her. Now, he needs to know everything about her, and for once in his life, his obsession is something other than just football.

Jessa Montgomery loves life and lives it to the fullest every day. Even if a few things are missing. But every girl has her secrets even her best friends don't know. Dreams and wishes that no one knows. And she likes it that way.

My Review, Thoughts, & No Spoilers & a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

One of my absolute Favorite Authors wrote another book that I could not put down. Ariana St. Claire has a way with crafting a story. I love her way of writing and this one definitely didn’t disappoint this reader. Ty & Jessa, I just enjoyed reading about them. Can I say Ty is a perfect book boyfriend? I think I will. Just a great story and one of my favorites by this Author. 

KA James One Date

 

Over the years, Jack O’Riley has shown zero interest in me aside from our friendship. Even when I tried to tell him how I felt four years ago… That’s how I ended up dating his best friend.

Now, Jack’s following me on a London sidewalk and asking me for just one date.

I mean, what’s the worst that could happen?

The heat in his eyes and the way I’ve always felt ‘seen’ by him, has me agreeing, even when I know I should say no.

But then our one date leads to more and to protect myself I say something that’s not true.

After all, what can a woman like me offer a man who has everything?

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

I’m a huge Fan of this Author and love everything she writes. This one definitely did not disappoint this reader. I was taken in from the first to the last chapter. The characters were amazing to read about. I really enjoyed Sutton & Jack so much. This story had everything. As the reader, it was a roller coaster of emotions and I enjoyed it very much.

J R Gale Mr. Unexpected (The Bonded Brothers Series) Book 1 of 2: The Bonded Brothers Series

 

Harrison Davenport is my best friend’s elusive, wealthy, older boss.

A man seemingly worlds apart from me… and yet, somehow, our worlds collide.

When I lock eyes with the gorgeous man across the room, butterflies ignite my insides.

We flirt with our hurried glances and sneaky smirks, and then, to my surprise, I slip away after sharing only my name.

A week later, through my gilded mask, those familiar electric eyes have me captivated, and this time, we exchange more than names.

The third time we meet, it’s on the dance floor of a nightclub.

Words clash, accusations fly, and in a whirlwind of temptation, I spend an unforgettable night with him… knowing it’s all he could give.

Against the odds, I see him again one month later—this time, I’m teaching his daughterhow to bake.

Is it coincidence or the universe’s way of pushing us together?

Despite our connection, he holds me at arm's length, too protective of his daughter and family bond.

Until one day, the tension snaps, and we finally give in to the unexpected pull between us.

My Review, thoughts, & no spoilers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!!

I always enjoy this Authors writing. Harrison & Juliette among the others characters in this story will definitely stay with me as the reader for quite sometime. It definitely was a rollercoaster of emotions. I really enjoyed this story. 

Adriana Locke This Much Is True (Marshall Family Series) Part of: Marshall Family Series (2 books)

 

This isn’t your average romance. It begins with me in a wedding dress, just not at an altar …

I never expected to be a runaway bride. I also never thought I’d end up on my ex’s doorstep to flee from said wedding. Now that I’m here, it’s easy to find the key in an old boot by the door and let myself inside. It’s not breaking and entering if I have a key, right?

It’s safe to say that Luke Marshall didn’t expect to find me on his couch in my wedding dress, my veil over my face in tears. He has no choice but to listen to my panic-induced plea for salvation. It’s only a matter of time before the tabloids get wind of my disappearing act, and my life is over.

Luke takes pity on me and says I can stay… on one condition.

I can’t sing for my supper—I have to earn it. I have to work in the barn alongside him, up to my elbows in horse manure. Oh—and because there’s only one bed, I get the couch.

This works … in theory. However, when sparks start flying, and the small-town farrier asks me to stay, I’ll have to decide between my life as a pop star or a second chance with my first love.

ᗰY ᖇEᐯIEᗯ, TᕼOᑌGᕼTᔕ, & ᑎO ᔕᑭOIᒪEᖇᔕ. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ᖇEᗩᗪ ᗷY ᗰE!!

ɪ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴛᴏʀʏ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴀꜱᴛ ᴘᴀɢᴇ. ɪᴛ ᴅᴇꜰɪɴɪᴛᴇʟʏ ʟᴇꜰᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴀꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ ᴏɴ ᴀ ʀᴏʟʟᴇʀ ᴄᴏᴀꜱᴛᴇʀ ᴏꜰ ᴇᴍᴏᴛɪᴏɴꜱ. ɪ ᴇɴᴊᴏʏᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀꜱ ᴏꜰ ʟᴜᴋᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ʟᴀɪɴᴀ. ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ʙᴏᴛʜ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛᴀʙʟᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴊᴜꜱᴛ ᴏᴠᴇʀᴀʟʟ ɢʀᴇᴀᴛ ᴄʜᴀʀᴀᴄᴛᴇʀꜱ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ. ɪᴛ ʜᴀᴅ ᴍᴇ ᴅʀᴀᴡɴ ɪɴ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴏɴᴇ. ʜɪɢʜʟʏ ʀᴇᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴛʜɪꜱ ᴏɴᴇ.

Lilly Henderson Until We Surrender: A Spicy Contemporary Romance (Until Series) Book 2 of 2: Until Series

 

His proximity alone sends a shiver through me, but how he says my name erases all doubts about my feelings. I want him. But I can’t have him. We’re friends. Only friends. Nothing more. -Lauren

Old friends.

New feelings.

Will that be enough?

Lauren has only two kinds of relationships with the men in her life: friendship or weekend fling. Her past left her too emotionally and physically broken to allow anything beyond that, and she mastered the art of hiding her fear of history repeating itself behind her extrovert nature.

Only Henry sees through her act now that he wants to break free from the friend zone. When he stirs feelings inside Lauren that she considered buried and lost, hope resurfaces, but trusting a man with her heart again proves to be more complicated than she assumed.

Also, Henry’s life is dictated by his father, who wants to mold him into the next CEO of the family company and is against a relationship that doesn’t serve the business. But Henry is willing to stand up against his dad—and fight his way through the walls Lauren built.

When she finally lets him in, he makes her experience things she never thought possible. But will that be enough?

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

I really enjoyed this story. I love how the author writes and gets you , the reader invested and drawn into the storyline. I enjoyed reading about Lauren & Henry. These characters definitely left their mark on this reader. I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future. Definitely kept me interested from the beginning to the very last page. 

Melanie Moreland Roman (Men of the Falls) Book 2 of 2: Men of the Falls

 

I rescued her because I had to. I fell in love with her because she gave me no choice.

Roman Costas

Powerful. Intensely private.

Cold. Dangerous.

When he unwittingly puts an innocent woman in danger, he does something he never planned.

Becomes involved.

He didn’t anticipate the feelings Effie Warner brought out in him.

He didn’t expect the woman he rescued to become his world.

All he knows is that he’ll burn down the city to keep her safe.

No matter the consequences.

The suspenseful finale in Men of the Falls duet by New York Times Bestselling author Melanie Moreland

My Review Minus Spoilers and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read by ME!!

I enjoyed this story. It was a great read. Effie & Roman will definitely be two characters that stay with me. This was a great duet. Definitely kept me as the reader interested and invested. Definitely kept the reader on a roller coaster ride.