The best way to start your year as a romance reader? Pick a Meghan Quinn book. The Path to Loving Him is full of all kinds of feels. Swoony. Spicy. HeThe best way to start your year as a romance reader? Pick a Meghan Quinn book. The Path to Loving Him is full of all kinds of feels. Swoony. Spicy. Heartwarming. Heartaching. Gritty. Entertaining. Hilarious. Raw. This book is like all you can eat buffet for a romance lover. Ryland and Gabby both have tragedies and pain in their hearts so it definitely hits different than other Almond Bay books. But in a good way.
We are finishing the series with a sweet one! Dean and Liv definitely bring a lot of heartwarming and heart aching feels to the book. But my favorite We are finishing the series with a sweet one! Dean and Liv definitely bring a lot of heartwarming and heart aching feels to the book. But my favorite is sweet Clara! This ball of sunshine and rainbow is so adorable and she absolutely deserved someone like Liv in her life. The small town is as enchanting as ever.
✔️ small town romance ✔️ single dad ( widow) + nanny ✔️ grumpy sunshine ✔️ forced proximity ✔️ the spice is slow but once it hit.....more
Sometimes all you need in your life as a romance reader is a simple but wholesome love story. And that's what Melanie Moreland delivers in A Simple LiSometimes all you need in your life as a romance reader is a simple but wholesome love story. And that's what Melanie Moreland delivers in A Simple Life. It just made me so happy and light. It filled my heart with all the warm cozy feels. It also had just the right amount of spice and a tiny bit of heartache from the past to make it even more amazing.
Small town romance Grumpy sunshine Single mother Forced proximity Farmer and diner owner Hurt comfort Alpha hero
John Elliot isn't just a farmer. He has a good business sense and that's why he has a lot of rental properties. He is kind of grump and doesn't like change. So he definitely liked the idea of someone out of their town buying the old diner owned by his deceased mother like figure Thelma. It turns out that Quinn Harper is also one of his new tenants. She is here with her four year old girl Abby for a fresh start. Their story starts with a bit of misunderstanding and animosity but their chemistry and connection is intense.
Abby is the star of the story. This cute girl has seen a lot but she is still full of sunshine and rainbow and a lot of sass. The credit goes to her mother. Quinn never had a real family after death of her parents and that's why she tried her best to give Abby one even when her husband was a POS. But she left to keep the light in her baby. Quinn is sweet and fierce and I absolutely love her. John is your small town hero with an alpha protective personality but he carries a large emotional baggage that caused the miscommunication at the beginning. But he couldn't deny his attraction towards her and how she makes him feel something real after a long time. Once he was in, he was all in. I love how easily he accepted Abby and fell in love with her along with her mother. He is so swoon worthy and possessive and caring once he let people in. He went above and beyond to erase Quinn's insecurities, trust issues and doubts. I enjoyed all the phases of their relationship including the hot one! The epilogue was the sweetest.
Get ready to escape to a sweet small town with some amazing people where a forbidden love blooms between Kelsey and Andrew. It's swoony. It's slow burGet ready to escape to a sweet small town with some amazing people where a forbidden love blooms between Kelsey and Andrew. It's swoony. It's slow burn goodness. It's spicy and sinful. The forced proximity and age gap part added to the tension and insane chemistry. Andrew is an alpha hero through and through. He is bossy and possessive and protective to the highest level. Kelsey is such a sweet loving soul who was searching for a place to belong to and someone to call her own. This town and Andrew gave her everything.
✔️ small town romance ✔️ best friend’s older brother ✔️ forced proximity ( Kelsey living with Andrew as physical therapist and caretaker as he recovers from his life threatening injuries) ✔️ grumpy - sunshine ✔️ single mother ( pregnant with baby from her ex)
Andrew lived with a chip on his shoulder. Because he never trusted or felt close with step father even when his stepfather was an incredible man. Now he is unsure about taking charge of his stepfather's family farm and at that point, he has the massive accident during his secret adventure..being a star rodeo. He hates to be dependent on anyone else and that's why he was extra hard on Kelsey. She has been heartbroken recently and her awful ex got her fired from her job with the team. This job isn't just a job for her. There is this sizzling hot chemistry between them but they kept on ignoring it for a long time. But Andrew was enticed by her beauty and her heart and her personality. Kelsey couldn't help but fall for a man who is so mindful of her needs and so supportive. The baby could have been a curse specially when the father didn't want to have anything to do with it. But with Andrew, it was a blessing. He stood by her at every step. Kelsey filled his world with lots of light and love and he found himself doing something he never thought he would do..to fall in love with an amazing woman and build a happy future with her. I love Easterly family so much. They are a loud loving amazing bunch. Andrew and Kelsey kept their relationship secret for a while but they had nothing to fear. The family has their back.
Flirting with the Frenemy by Pippa Grant takes you through a wildly hilarious and entertaining and emotional and right kind if spicy journey! This is Flirting with the Frenemy by Pippa Grant takes you through a wildly hilarious and entertaining and emotional and right kind if spicy journey! This is a treasure box of tropes. Single dad and military engineer Wyatt is so swoony and charming and witty and..ridiculously gorgeous. Ellie is a firecracker. Ambitious, hard working, stubborn, fierce and..starving for love. Their banter and flirting disguised as fight was awesome. A small town called Shipwreck with a pirate festival, the best friend's wedding, fake dating and accidents every time they get intimate...you have a great recipe for a great rom Com.
Well, dear Meagan Brandy, why don't you just go ahead and crush my heart under the tip of your proverbial pain so that I will never get the pieces togWell, dear Meagan Brandy, why don't you just go ahead and crush my heart under the tip of your proverbial pain so that I will never get the pieces together? Even that would be less torture than reading Promise Me Not! This is criminal level of angst. It should come with a warning in big bold letters : " Enter with caution. Your heart will never be the same on the other side. Mason and Payton's journey made me swoon, made me laugh, made me cry, made me throw my kindle, made me want to wrap them with a protective cover, made me want to shake them violently for being so perfect for each other yet not getting there before a thousand angsty moments passed....
My heart wasn't ready for the swoon and heartache overload in Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke. Gabrielle and Jay will steal your heart. For nMy heart wasn't ready for the swoon and heartache overload in Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke. Gabrielle and Jay will steal your heart. For now and forever! The chemistry is sizzling hot but their circumstances and their emotional baggage made it a slow burn..and I am here for it because when the spice hits, it's heaven! Gabrielle amazed me with her sweetness, sass and courage. And we all love a book boyfriend who is alpha but comes with a side of vulnerability. If you are looking for one book to read before the year ends, choose Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke.
✔️ small town romance ✔️ neighbors to lovers ✔️ grumpy sunshine ✔️ single mother ( divorced and then her husband died) ✔️ Great secondary characters ✔️ blue collar worker hero ✔️ she names babies for a job! ✔️ contemporary romance
Adriana Locke gave us a great mix of all kinds of feels. Gabrielle moved back to her home town with her boys( Dylan and Carter) for a fresh start after her ex passed away. They were still best friends. She has been grieving and the boys are having a hard time with adjusting with their new reality. She is the best mother. She did everything She could to make it easy for the boys but she is still a mess. I love how big her heart is. She is witty and funny and charming and adorable but when she moved next door to Jay, she didnt have all the light in her soul.
Jay had a life altering experience with his previous serious relationship who was a single mother with a cute girl and who devastated him by cutting him off after their break up. He stays inside his own cage. Working, having occasional meeting with his friend, meaningless hook up..that's it. He definitely had no business feeling this urge to help the single mother next door. But their attraction was irresistible.
Gabrielle wants the love and adoration because she has been missing it so long. She just wanted someone to share her life with. Jay with his protectiveness and bossy attitude and surprising charm made her feel like she is living her life again. But Jay's demons were not so easy to beat. Her boys are the most important factor here and Jay ran when things became hard..but realised his mistake real soon. Their banter and sassy conversations were everything. Before they gave in to their passion, they became unlikely friends first. Gabrielle healed Jay and broke down her walls. And she found the man she deserved.
My Dear Jane by Ilsa Madden Mills was a sweet Enemies to lovers romance that has moments of heartache to make you fall in love. Jasper is top tier booMy Dear Jane by Ilsa Madden Mills was a sweet Enemies to lovers romance that has moments of heartache to make you fall in love. Jasper is top tier book boyfriend material. He might be three times superbowl winning QB but he has a tough past and he often feels a deep sense of abandonment and loneliness. Jane has been hurt and she doesn't want to suffer from heartbreak again. And falling for the charismatic and c0cky football player isn't exactly a safe bet for a single mom.
I had a bit difficulty connecting with this story. Jane and Jasper's apparent animosity started in the previous Darling book featuring Jane's sister and Jasper's book so it somehow begins from the middle. Jane has a lot on her plate. Running book store, trying to get her matchmaking business successful , taking care of her baby girl..She is stubborn and independent and doesn't want to rely on anyone. That made her push Jasper away so many times. She was giving a lot of mixed signals. Making him a client, then feeling jealous, then giving in to the attraction, then feeling guilty, then giving in again and freaking out..it was a bit messy. Jasper had a solid understanding of his feels but this push and pull triggered his own insecurities.
I feel I didn't see how they actually fell in love. Words were said but the process could be more heartfelt. A lot of secondary characters are here and instead of making the story interesting, their presence often slowed the story and distracted me.
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An absolute freaking amazing sweet and spicy entertainer from Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy! Matt and Hailey made me laugh and swoon. They filled my hAn absolute freaking amazing sweet and spicy entertainer from Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy! Matt and Hailey made me laugh and swoon. They filled my heart with most glorious warm feels. Hockey plays a central role here, not just background noise..so the bromance and the WAG posse bonding was epic. I love when a jock is sweet when necessary and can turn on the heat too.
The One I Didn't See Coming by Piper Rayne made my heart ache and my soul sing! It was really the perfect combination of sweetest emotions, slow burn The One I Didn't See Coming by Piper Rayne made my heart ache and my soul sing! It was really the perfect combination of sweetest emotions, slow burn spice and witty banter. From the previous Plain Daisy Ranch books, I always knew Emmett would surprise everyone with his intense side that he hides behind the easy going fun loving careless persona. And Briar with her sass and vulnerability was the right one to expose that part. The Noughton family bond is so precious and this small town won my heart easily.
Sara Cate is the queen of forbidden romance! The Heartbreaker is a rollercoaster of heartaching feels, sinful passion and angsty beauty. Professor LucSara Cate is the queen of forbidden romance! The Heartbreaker is a rollercoaster of heartaching feels, sinful passion and angsty beauty. Professor Lucas Goode has always lived a precise and controlled life. But he has this untamed need to take care of someone..and it's so complicated that his student Sadie triggered that need in an intense way. Sadie is sassy and fierce. She has a successful career but in depth of her heart, she has a vulnerability. Trusting Lucas took all her strength. Even then, their path was messy and heartbreaking. But at the end, love healed all the wounds.
I seriously want to know what magic Elsie Silver put in her small town romance! Each and every book just put you under her spell immediately. Wild EyeI seriously want to know what magic Elsie Silver put in her small town romance! Each and every book just put you under her spell immediately. Wild Eyes is a wild ride that's sometimes swoony, sometimes slow burn spicy, sometimes angsty and sometimes heartaching. West and Skylar don't make sense. A single dad horse trainer from a small town and a popular country singer running away from her demons sound like two opposite pole. But somehow they fit together. Their pieces mesh together perfectly to create a beautiful happily ever after. I bet you cannot keep the smile away from you face, the ache from your heart and the tears from your eyes.
Skylar Stone escaped to Rose Hill away from the mess of her life. And her adventure started with getting saved by a sexy mountain man from a Grizzly bear family. Her recording plans with Ford didn't start for a while and so Ford's wife Rosie arranged for a short term stay in the bunkhouse of her brother's farm. And her brother is no other than her savior. Now West is sexy as sin and ridiculously charming and unlike anyone she has ever met. But is she ready for something permanent?
West is absolutely irresistible! There is something about single fathers..and West is the best of them. Oliver and Emmy are his life. He is also somehow a town playboy but it never spilled into his kids' life. He is an excellent co parent. He is the best kind of father who can balance the sweet and salty part perfectly. That's what made Skylar fall for him. Obviously his panty melting charm and drop dead gorgeousness played a role too. But Skylar came from an environment where her parents used her as a money making doll and abused her trust and failed to support her when her life was falling apart. The way West sees her beyond her so called imperfections and sees her inner beauty was no less sexy than his thick thighs. West showed her over and over again that she is talented and beautiful and kind and everything amazing. He believed in her when she didn't. It was so easy to fall for him. And West's life is definitely full of love and happiness but he is lonely when the kids stay with their mom. He wanted some special one. And Skylar ignited that caring protector urge inside him. Their banter was so much fun. Their journey was full of heartache and angst but it was also full of hope and healing. Rose Hill has its own charm and beauty and it's one of the most wonderful place with wonderful people. It took a bit of time for Skylar to get her pieces together but the ending was stunning.
The Bonus by T.L. Swan is packed with so many amazing tropes. Billionaire romance. Alpha hero. Sassy heroine. Boss and PA. Secret baby. It ha3.5 stars
The Bonus by T.L. Swan is packed with so many amazing tropes. Billionaire romance. Alpha hero. Sassy heroine. Boss and PA. Secret baby. It had a mix of witty, angsty and swoony vibes. Gabriel Ferrera is powerful in his world. Arrogant. Sexy. Brooding. Intense. But Grace Porter turned his world upside down. She is sassy and stubborn and fierce. Their story has been interrupted so many times over the years and it was a hard earned happily ever after.
Grace Porter has been in love with her boss since she joined Ferrera group as Gabriel's PA. She is indispensable to him but not the way she wants. He is oblivious to her feelings. She decides that she can no longer take the heartbreak of watching the parade of sexy women in his life and resigns from her job. Gabriel tries his best tactics but she is determined to move to a small town in Maine and start fresh. The Christmas party was her last event. And that day Gabriel shows his hands..The scorching hot chemistry takes over. But the night got over and she comes to know that Gabriel can never be hers as he will only marry an Italian woman. She leaves with a broken soul..Little does she know she is leaving with a bonus in her body. Misunderstanding and miscommunication prevent her from letting Gabriel know about the twin surprise. Seven years later..he comes to know about his children. Dominic & Lucia. But he is getting married next month and he cannot stop thinking about Grace. Can they have a happy family?
Grace was my absolute favorite. She always put her self respect first. She has the sweetest heart and she gave everything to Gabriel. The dedication, the loyalty, the time..but when it became too much, she left. Even that sinful Christmas night was her decision. Her choice to claim a bit of closure. But I feel it just broke her worse because hope is dangerous. Then she kept going on like a true warrior. She could have been a coward or selfish person and never try to tell Gabriel. But she did her best even when that man has wrecked her heart. The fault lies with third party here. She raised two amazing kids after going through the pregnancy almost alone. She gave them the best chance to learn Italian language and culture. Gabriel literally stormed into their lives after he came to know about the kids accidentally. Now he might run billion dollars business but he is so clueless when it comes to parenthood and relationship. His upbringing is to blame for this. He was going from sad to angry to upset to begging to threatening to demanding to sweet. It was a mess. Grace was trying her best to keep a balance and the kids come first but Gabriel is always so intense. She didn't want to get hurt again and Gabriel wasn't just giving her any space to breathe. It's so humbling and heartaching to see a larger than life man to get torn like that. But I loved that Grace made him work for it. The kids were so amazing too! Gabriel has broken her heart too many times for her to let him in easily. But he sure did the best groveling. He had to break his own chains and stand up to his toxic mother. At the end, love won.
The reason I gave it 3.5 is the way Gabriel switched from being in "love" to his fiance to love to Grace. Yes I understand it's not the same. But it was pretty evident that he deeply cares for Ariana. It's not just a marriage of obligation. I definitely don't mind if they dated and had sex with other people because that's real life. I can even get a marriage of convenience. But this was a bit hard to get over with.
Calling all single dad- nanny romance lovers! J Saman has put all the emotional conflict and soul deep ache of forbidden romance in Undeniably ForbiddCalling all single dad- nanny romance lovers! J Saman has put all the emotional conflict and soul deep ache of forbidden romance in Undeniably Forbidden. No one writes medical romance like J Saman and I always get an extra thrill for it. Owen Fritz is so swoony and brooding and dangerously sexy..my heart ( and panties) cannot handle it. Estlin has stormed into his life with her sass and sweetness and fire. None of them were ready for the all consuming passion and heartache and finally, the hard earned happily ever after.
Boston's leading pediatric surgeon and part of the rich and famous Fritz family..Owen Fritz has finally accepted that he need to hire a live in nanny for his sweet daughter Rory. Her mother was a piece of work and dragged them through hell for money and fame. He doesn't trust anyone easily. But his best friend Jack has a solution. Her sister Estlin was living in Paris for arts and had to leave after a tragedy. She was nannying for a rich couple in London and she is perfect for Rory. Only one problem occurs when she appears at his home...she is the woman Owen had a one night stand, last night. Their attraction is alive and blazing but she needs the job and Rory loves her. Can they really control their feelings?
Owen Fritz has many sides. His past relationship has left a bitter taste in his life. He doesn't want another woman to destroy his heart and more importantly, Rory's heart. That little girl is just so adorable and cute. I love how she bounced back from the hate and hurt with help of a big loving pampering extended family. She is Owen's priority but Estlin became an essential part of his life. She has suffered through a lot of heartbreak. Her past has shattered her confidence. Her family is rich and famous too and they still think she is the family's baby. But Owen believed in her potential. In her talent. In her passion. She was so different and she got under his skin. They knew they are forbidden. But their chemistry and feelings are too intense to resist or ignore. They basically healed each other. They both have been betrayed and manipulated and hurt in their last relationship. It wasn't easy for them to open up to each other. The author portrayed the angst and the tension perfectly. Rory acted as a buffer and as a glue and that was so sweet. It was spicy but the emotions reign supreme. I gave it 4 stars only because I felt the last few chapters were a bit rushed. Everything got dissolved in hurry.
Mine to Gain by Maggie Rawdon switches gears like a football game. From swoony to scorching hot. From witty to heartaching. From slow burn of forbiddeMine to Gain by Maggie Rawdon switches gears like a football game. From swoony to scorching hot. From witty to heartaching. From slow burn of forbidden romance to all consuming explosive feels. Cooper is such a dreamy book boyfriend. Devoted single dad, fell first for his younger brother's girlfriend, doesn't hesitate to show his adoration and attraction..what's not to love? Beatrix is a spitfire but she has her own insecurities and vulnerability. Their situation isn't conventional but the heart wants what it wants. So they conquered all obstacles to find happily ever after.
When Beatrix moved to Cincinnati to help her friend Madison with PR work at Cincinnati Chaos, the last thing she expected is to move in with her ex boyfriend's older brother and Wide Receiver of Chaos...Cooper Rawling. They have always been good friends and the break up didn't change it. When she gets some stalker threats, Cooper insists that she need to leave the hotel. His daughter Lizzie adores Beatrix too. He has an ulterior motive. He sees this as his chance to show Beatrix how he really feels. Including helping her with her bucket list. Friends with benefits to Fake Relationship to soul mate..you are in for an epic journey.
This series always deals with complicated relationships. Cooper fell first for Beatrix but she was on-off with his brother who is another NFL star. The truth is his brother never appreciated Beatrix fully. And I felt downright angry when the real reason of their break up was shared. What a useless guy. But his loss was Cooper's gain. Though the Stalker situation was a push for Bea to move with Cooper..he wanted it anyway. He was so attentive and caring and protective and didn't let go any opportunity to show Bea that she is exceptional. She has been trying to build up her career in PR marketing against her senator father's wish and Cooper was a huge confidence boost. He has a playboy reputation to the outside world but he is actually the nicest guy. His love for his daughter is amazing. He knew bringing Bea as a date to his family lake house will be controversial and his brother was trying every underhanded tactics to influence her negatively..but Cooper strongly stayed by her side and even faced the drama boldly. It was touch and go for a moment. The escalation of stalker situation making Bea guilty for putting Cooper and Lizzie in danger, Cooper losing his mind, her trying to be the martyr, the unfolding of the dangerous stalker leading to the devastating turn in Cooper's career...it was a lot. It was a trial through fire really. But their bond endured and strengthened in this Chaos. Also omg the chemistry is epic. Cooper can be real dirty in bed..and sometimes outside too. I would have loved to see a bit more of the sports side.
Textbook Romance by Kristen Bailey delivers an almost impossible but irresistible combination of witty, swoony, heartaching and right kind of spicy. ITextbook Romance by Kristen Bailey delivers an almost impossible but irresistible combination of witty, swoony, heartaching and right kind of spicy. It's so refreshing to read about a mature FMC with real issues and complications who finds love with a younger but no less wise MMC. It was sometimes hilarious and entertaining. It was sometimes deep and heartbreaking. It was sometimes unexpected pure chemistry. Zoe and Jack isn't a match you see everyday but this book will make you wish to see more of them.
Zoe and Jack meet for the first time mutual friends' wedding where Zoe gets the devastating news from her 13 year old girl that her husband is cheating on her with her best friend. Jack was a surprise supportive friend that night. They meet again when Jack takes the job of sub teacher in the school where she is a Maths teacher. Zoe is in a lot of mess. Her girl and 15 year old boy are refusing to give any chance to their cheating father. She is angry and bitter and grieving..overall surviving. Jack becomes a source of unconditional friendship but they also have this attraction. It's slowly builds up but can Zoe start a new relationship with someone like Jack?
The fourteen year age gap didn't really feel big because Jack is mature beyond his age. He may not have a stable job or never had a stable relationship. But he is the kind of selfless and caring guy who left his college and upcoming bright career in Botany to take care of his nephew and brother after sudden death of his sister in law. He loves openly and without any judgment. He is charming and witty and definitely sexy. He doesn't feel pity for Zoe. While she is often in self deprecating mode, Jack only sees a brilliant woman with the biggest heart. Their banter was everything. Zoe found herself a lot lighter and looked at herself fresh through Jack's eyes. They had a unique friendship. Jack made her laugh in saddest days. He also understood her kids are the most important thing for her.. because family is everything to him too. Jack definitely has charisma and you will easily fall for him.The most adorable part of the book is Jack and Zoe's friend circle. They were so supportive and enthusiastic and even...meddling so sweetly. It ended with an amazing happily ever after. It's the kind of book that makes you laugh and swoon but also keep you riveted with deep feelings. Zoe is a strong FMC who overcame the challenges on her own but Jack was definitely there for her..at every step.
Ps reading British authors' books is always a different kind of experience....more
It's an absolute pleasure to read about an older mature couple in late 40s finding love in life! Dom and Cherry have both experienced lots of ups and It's an absolute pleasure to read about an older mature couple in late 40s finding love in life! Dom and Cherry have both experienced lots of ups and downs in life. Everyone looks at Dom and thinks oh here comes a reformed bad boy good with his tools ( pun intended) but he has so much hidden depth and pain. Cherry has lost her love early in life and her daughter has been her focus but right now, her baby is not so baby anymore and she is cautiously opening her heart again. She has so much love to give.It was sexy and flirty and then emotional and heartbreaking.
Dom Salvatore instantly feels a magnetic pull towards Cherry when they meet through his friend aka coworker at the car mechanic shop, Chase and his girlfriend Hannah. Cherry is Hannah's mom. Dom is determined to wear her down and she slowly starts to believe that Dom is serious. As their life starts to entangle, Cherry comes to know of Dom's son who has been kept away from him by his son's mother. With Cherry's help..can Dom get back and win over his son?
Dom is through and through alpha. His rugged imposing appearance comes with a hotter personality and dirty mouth. He is sexy inside out. He pursued Cherry relentlessly but never disrespected her boundaries. He took her wall down brick by brick with his sweet gestures, his irresistible sex appeal and his open communication. He saved Cherry from a devastating fire too. It started with nuclear hot passion but Dom made it very clear that he wants Cherry in his life for more. She is sassy and stubborn and also, sweet. She has a protective side that came out to play when Dom was dealing with the drama with his ex regarding his son. She was a solid support for him and with her, Dom could face every difficult situation bravely. His vulnerability made him even more amazing. His friends are like his family and I love the found family dynamics! Dom and Cherry both had emotional baggage and together they made it lighter to carry.
L.J. Evans is definitely someone who should be reaching all the rankings and getting all the banners! Oh how I wish to scream from the rooftop and makL.J. Evans is definitely someone who should be reaching all the rankings and getting all the banners! Oh how I wish to scream from the rooftop and make everyone read her books. Her writing just touches my soul every single time! The Last Promise You Made is a sensational and captivating mix of heart wrecking emotions, jaw dropping suspense and scorching hot chemistry. Set in a beautiful heartwarming ranch full of amazing people, this love story hooked me from the first page with the fast paced and complicated plot full of twists. Gia and Ryder stole my heart easily..along with little Addy.
- NSA agent FMC - ranch owner MMC - romantic suspense - second chance - big family dynamics - enemies to lovers - small town
Gia and Ryder's path crosses for second time when she appears in his ranch and at his house with a terrified little girl who has just witnessed murder of her mother..and Ryder is informed that Addy is the daughter he never knew about and her mother is the woman who once destroyed his heart. Gia is working hard to take down the Lovato Cartel and Addy or her mother is an important key. The situation is so high strung all around. Ryder cannot trust Gia after her secret agent identity comes out. Addy is digging up all his old pain but he is determined to protect the little girl who has suffered so much. Ryder is just dream book boyfriend. He loves deep and hard. He cares intensely. He has this alpha side that wants to stand in front of every danger, emotional or physical, coming to his loved ones. And Gia tested and unraveled his control. I love a bada&& FMC and Gia is even more perfect because of her soft empathetic side. Sharp mind. High intelligence. Fearless and protective. Has a golden heart. Everything that made Ryder fall for her against all his inhibitions and resistance. Gia never thought love is in her cards. But spending the day in the ranch, with an amazing girl and an amazing man and the amazing family, made her realise she is missing something big. The plot is fast paced and expertly executed. It was a dazzling balance of angst, slow burn and action. You won't be able to stop once you start.
Kristen Ashley, an epic alpha hero, a more epic sassy heroine to tame him and an unforgettable cast of secondary characters. You cannot have a better Kristen Ashley, an epic alpha hero, a more epic sassy heroine to tame him and an unforgettable cast of secondary characters. You cannot have a better recipe for a bestseller or a top read. The author has delivered another page turner in her inimitable style and this time it comes with the chills and thrills of romantic suspense. Misted Pines with its forest and lake and small town beauty is a perfect set up for Riggs and Nadia's love story.
Nadia has to move to a quaint cabin by the lake in Misted Pines after the tragic murder of her mother. She has a lot of trauma to unpack. She didn't know the cabin has a reputation of being "haunted " and a famous murder case happened here. She isn't easy to be shaken. Then comes her neighbor..also by the Lake. Riggs. He is loved around the town and is a well known contractor. He has an amazing boy..Ledger. when strange things start happening around Nadia's cabin, he has to get involved. Things get complicated fast...
I have a special weakness for Kristen Ashley's alpha heroes. I may sound like a broken record but it's true. Riggs has a bad past and he worked hard to remove himself from that. To become a better man than his good for nothing father. And he became the best man possible. He is protective and possessive. He has the touch her and die vibes but he is also very much in touch with his emotional self. Only he still has self doubts from time to time. He is a growling protector for most of the time but when it is required, he can be soft too. Nadia is unlike anyone he has met. She is struggling with grief and trauma but her spirit isn't broken. She is sweet and sassy and witty and has the biggest heart. Once she get to know the insides of grumpy and brooding Riggs..there was no chance for her. The murder of the famous thriller writer and his sister in law by his twin brother and subsequent suicide of that brother has remained a matter of mystery and unsolved puzzles. And Nadia renting the cabin opened the can of worms. The suspense part ran parallel to the romantic side, keeping it exciting and engaging. Riggs had to think about his son but Ledger fell hard for Nadia too. Their lives has a lot of personal drama and the added suspicious activities around their homes weren't easy. But you have the calm and strong presence of Riggs and the whole impeccable small town support system to deal with it. I cannot wait to go back to Misted Pines! I HOPE ITS SHERIFF HARRY NEXT.