If there is one thing I can always count on from Lena is that she will get me out of a funky mood. And she really did that with this one. I was investIf there is one thing I can always count on from Lena is that she will get me out of a funky mood. And she really did that with this one. I was invested from the start and just couldn’t put down bc I wanted to see how this played out.
I don’t want to give too much away…but it was definitely not what I was expecting when it came to Royal’s story and I am not even disappointed. Royal and Veda were so fun and complimented one another perfectly. Veda was feisty and fiercely independent…the perfect black cat to Royal’s golden retriever. I loved watching come to realize who Royal was and her interactions with him following that. Her feisty energy made her absolutely perfect for Royal and I loved watching her walls start to come down around him as their connection deepened. ROYAL!! Where do I even begin? He was more complex than I thought he would be…a soft dom!?!? YES PLEASE. I have been waiting for his story since the previous series and Lena did disappoint me in the slightest with him. I loved getting to know him on a deeper level and learn what makes him tick. I loved his relationship with Veda from the app to in person. His dominance in the bedroom had me fanning myself bc he was just so hot and swoony. I loved that even though he was dominant he made it clear that he would do anything and everything for Veda. AH! I just can’t get enough of him. The suspense in this one was killin’ me. I could not read fast enough bc I had to know what had happened. And Lena had my jaw on the floor when it all came out. And the ending in this one?!?!?! AHHHHHH I already cannot wait for the next one.
Thank you Lena and team for the eARC.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Small Town Romance - Black Cat x Golden Retriever - Romantic Suspense - Spicy Lessons - Secret Relationship - Opposites Attract - Found Family - No 3rd Act Breakup ...more
This is the second book in Kay’s Paladin series and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite series. This immediately had me hooked from page 1 and I This is the second book in Kay’s Paladin series and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite series. This immediately had me hooked from page 1 and I couldn’t stop. I have been dying for more of this world since Whistleblower and Kay nailed it.
Lance and Cricket were absolutely perfect for one another. Loved how the evolved their friendship into something more. Lance was a golden retriever to his core and I ate it up the entire time. Loved that once he made a decision to be with her there was no going back for hi. Cricket…okay I absolutely loved her character arc. She def has been a FMC that I have seen grown the most in a book in a bit. She is a sassy badass and even though at times I was screaming at her bc WTF was she doing (LMAO) I enjoyed every min of her story. The suspense in this one was soooo good. I kept going back and forth with what was going on bc the storyline kept having me second guess myself and let me tell you I was floored at the end. Well done Kay!!
Thank you Kay and team for an eARC. I am absolutely loving this series and cannot wait for it to continue.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Friends to enemies to lovers - Romantic Suspense - Found Family - Workplace - Possessive MMC - Golden Retriever MMC ...more
I am really loving that Brittanée is in her hockey era. I really have enjoyed each book I have read so far and this one is no different.
This follow AI am really loving that Brittanée is in her hockey era. I really have enjoyed each book I have read so far and this one is no different.
This follow Aiden, the last in the Langfields, and Lennox. There is an engaging plot, a second chance, a fake relationship, mental health rep and some really hot spice.
Where do I even begin with Aiden. I think this has been one of most relatable MMCs I have ever come across. As someone who also deals with mental health issues, I really could feel for Aiden in moments and know exactly what he is dealing with when he just puts on a happy face. I felt really seen in this one. And I can’t forget his spicy side. We love a booty man and the scene where Lennox is blindfolded…I absolutely loved his relationship with Lennox. Golden Retriever through and through. Would do anything for her to make her happy. Loved watching Lennox grow through the book. She started out not really knowing herself and always leaving places after a bit. I loved that her and Aiden found one another again and we able to mend what they lost. Absolutely love the text threads with the brothers. It might honestly be one of my favorite parts in these books. They always have me laughing out loud.
Thank you to Brittanée and team for an eARC. I cannot wait to see what is next.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Hockey Romance - Second Chance - Boy Obsessed - Found Family - Curvy FMC - Mental Health Rep ...more
Hannah continues to blow me away with this series. Each one gets better than the last.
This one follows Johnny and Rory. We met Johnny in the last oneHannah continues to blow me away with this series. Each one gets better than the last.
This one follows Johnny and Rory. We met Johnny in the last one where he is a ranch hand and Rory is new to town. Johnny is immediately infatuated with Rory. However, Rory is only using Cherry Peak as a pit stop to find some answers to her past. But Johnny is determined to charm her with small town ways.
This story was sooo frickin’ cute. Johnny was so adorable with his lunch dates with Rory. Truly was reading this with biggest goofiest grin on my face. This man was so far gone with her. He is seriously the most kindest romantic man I’ve ever read. They seriously complement each other so well, as Rory is stubborn and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Absolutely adored everything with their relationship.
This is seriously becoming one of my favorite series by Hannah and I cannot wait to continue. Thank you to Hannah and team for eARC
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 2
Tropes: - Small Town - Golden Retriever MMC - Black Cat FMC - Age Gap - Found Family - Instalove...more
AHHH!! This was so worth the wait. Jaxon and Lennon were everything!!! Becka really has such a great talent of making you fall in love with each of heAHHH!! This was so worth the wait. Jaxon and Lennon were everything!!! Becka really has such a great talent of making you fall in love with each of her characters. I didn’t think anyone would ever take over the #1 spot from Carter…but Jaxon has done that. He has so many layers and I loved seeing him go from playboy to a total simp for his woman.
Jaxon and Lennon meet when he is on vacation. They have chemistry right off the bat and end up spending one night together, not expecting to see each other again. Fast forward to first day of NHL pre-season and Lennon walks in being the team’s new photographer.
This book seriously gave me all the feelings. So many emotions. Loved Jaxon’s journey of finding his self-worth. Jaxon gives off major cat daddy energy that we all love him for. Getting his back story and learning more about him was my favorite part of the story. He has so much depth and loved watching him grow out of some of his insecurities. You seriously cannot help but love this man and Lennon was the perfect match for him. Lennon might be my favorite FMC Becka has ever written. She is the perfect amount of fun, sassy, and sexy. Loved how she took everything in stride and was able to show Jaxon that he is worth it. Her love for Jaxon’s cat put the goofiest grin on my face and I am not mad about it. The chemistry with these two was off the charts. Their banter and spice was some of the best of the series. And I can’t forget to mention the found family. These guys and their ladies are the best group of friends I have ever read and love seeing them slowly add to their group. Loved seeing Daddy Carter and all his glory. As always he is over the top.
Thank you Becka and team for an eARC. Seriously one of my favorite series out there and cannot wait to read more.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: - Sports Romance - Reformed Playboy - Grumpy MMC - Roommates to Lovers - Workplace - Found Family ...more
I was thrilled to find out that Hannah was going to write a professional hockey romance series and this first is a great start to the series.
This stoI was thrilled to find out that Hannah was going to write a professional hockey romance series and this first is a great start to the series.
This story follows Maci and Logan. Maci is a romance author who has some terrible writer’s block so she ends taking a job as a nanny for the NHL’s hottest dad, Logan. She only agreed to be the nanny to Amelia for 6 weeks but ends up getting more than she bargained for…
I absolutely ate this one up. These two were so good and who knew Logan was such a dirty talker. PHEW!!! He seriously had some of the hottest things coming out of his mouth but let’s not forget he is a single dad so he had the corniest dad jokes as well. The best of both. LOL I just loved his character so much and loved how he stepped up when Amelia came into the picture. Loved seeing Maci get inspiration for her writing by Logan. He was literally the perfect book boyfriend. I absolutely adored her relationship with Amelia. It seriously melted my heart.
Thank you Hannah and team for the eARC. I cannot wait to see how the series continues.
Overall: 4 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Hockey Romance - Single Dad x Nanny - Golden Retriever MMC - He Falls First - Forced Proximity - Found Family ...more
Single grumpy dad, that is also a football player…yes please. I was so excited to hear when Chase was going to be the next to get a story in the Erin’Single grumpy dad, that is also a football player…yes please. I was so excited to hear when Chase was going to be the next to get a story in the Erin’s Out of Bounds series and she did not disappoint. I absolutely devoured this one.
Gonna keep this short and sweet as I don’t want to give too much away. But absolutely loved Summer! She is the friend everyone wants to have. She will literally do anything for you, which is how she ends up watching Chase’s little girl, CeCe. I was rooting for her the whole time with Chase and I was so happy to see her finally knock down some of his walls. And I cannot forget to mention her relationship with CeCe…it was so stinkin’ cute. Oh Chase…how I love me a grumpy single dad that can turn into a frickin’ daddy. IYKYK. Once he opened up to Summer and realized what he could have he became a man obsessed. And the scene towards the end had me in literal tears…how dare you make me emotional ERIN! These two were absolutely meant for one another. I loved their banter and they complimented each other perfectly. I don’t know how any one else will top this couple for me in this series.
I have loved watching Erin grow as an author, each book keeps getting better and better. Her story telling, character development, banter, spice has all grown so much that she has become a must read author for me. I am so exited to see what is next. Thank you for the eARC.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Football Romance - Childhood Friends to Lovers - Single Dad - Best Friend’s Brother - Close Proximity - Found Family ...more
This was my first by Ari and I surprisingly really enjoyed this one. This was a great omegaverse. Cozy. Low angst. Character development. Written wellThis was my first by Ari and I surprisingly really enjoyed this one. This was a great omegaverse. Cozy. Low angst. Character development. Written well. I adored the alphas. I adores the relationship they all had. I enjoyed the journey. If you are new to omegaverse I would suggest starting with this series. There is a whole explanation about it at the beginning which is helpful to newbies.
This story follows Meg. She is an unbonded omega and has grown up to only depend on herself and really doesn’t know what it means to be an omega. After an incident at her last job, she applies for a marketing position for the local professional football team. She has to lie about being an omega. However, all of that comes uncovered when she meets packmates, Declan, Ronan, Asher, and Theo. They end up being scent matched…which is rare.
Absolutely loved seeing the journey between Meg and her men. These men were absolutely feral for her and I ate it up. Loved how every character in this one had some growth and they were all able to heal each other. I loved each of Meg's interactions with them. Each one had such an impact on her and each relationship was so different from the others. I loved Theo, I love me a cinnamon roll man and def my fave. I cannot wait to continue this series.
Overall: 4 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Football Romance - Age Gap - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Alphahole - Why Choose - Omegaverse - Golden Retriever MMC - Workplace - Found Family ...more
I am at a loss of words for this masterpiece. I started this and could not put it down. I needed to know how it was going to end. Catherine is the queI am at a loss of words for this masterpiece. I started this and could not put it down. I needed to know how it was going to end. Catherine is the queen when it comes to romantic suspense. She always has me on the edge of my seat. I always think I have it figured out and then she throws a twist and I am completely wrong. And I am not even mad about it.
Shep!! He might be my favorite MMC Catherine has ever written. He has such a good heart and will literally do anything for the people he cares for. He was so amazing towards Thea…patient kind. UGH…heart melting. The way he could understand on another level…where is my Shep!! THEA!! My heart broke for her and her story. Everything she went through was horrendous and could totally understand why she was so cautious with everyone. Not only did Shep heal Thea but she helped him heal as well. They balanced one another out and were literally perfect for one another. Also the nickname he has for her is the cutest!!!
This book was such a stunningly beautiful story and a roller coaster of emotions. Definitely a new favorite of mine from Catherine. I cannot wait to continue the series….especially since Catherine is writing a hockey player MMC. And we all know how I feel about hockey men.
Thank you to Catherine and team for an eARC and ALC.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Small Town Romance - Romantic Suspense - Golden Retriever x Black Cat - Forced Proximity - Roommates - Best Friend’s Brother - Hidden Identity - Cinnamon Roll MMC - Found Family ...more
I have been highly anticipating this book since Claire started writing it on Vella. And it did not disappoint. I am absolutely blown away with this boI have been highly anticipating this book since Claire started writing it on Vella. And it did not disappoint. I am absolutely blown away with this book. I didn’t think anyone could beat Lachlan Duke, I mean Until I Get You is one of my top reads ever…but Claire really said “hold my beer”
I will keep this short, as I think everyone should go into this one a little blind. When We Lied is a mix of romance with darker themes and a whole lot of mystery and of course is full of angst and spice. I was so captivated by this one right from the start. I don’t think I got up much like at all.I was literally at the edge of my seat the last 30% as everything kept unravelling. At one point I screamed and woke up Rob. He was not that impressed me with LOL.
Finn is the epitome of boy obsessed. LACHLAN WHO?!?!? When Finn finally got his head out of his ass he was seriously the sweetest and had me giggling and kicking my feet during his POV. Their chemistry was so HOTTTT…the slow-burn, push and pull relationship of Josslyn and Finn’s was full yearning and a soul-deep connection that couldn’t not be denied…plus I always love an obsessed and possessive MMC. Not gonna lie…seeing Lachlan and Lyla…had me smiling so big. I love them so much and glad they were in this story.
Thank you Claire for sending me an eARC. I cannot wait to see what you come out with next.
Please check TW before going into this one.
Overall: 5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Hockey Romance - Basketball Player FMC - Boy Obsessed - Possessive MMC - Touch Her and Die - Romantic Suspense - Found Family - No 3rd Act Break-up...more
I forgot how much Amy's books can make me laugh. This book was really sweet and loved the unique story line.
This story follows Wyatt and Trista. WyattI forgot how much Amy's books can make me laugh. This book was really sweet and loved the unique story line.
This story follows Wyatt and Trista. Wyatt want to be a dad but not want a relationship..so he wants to use a surrogate. Trista doesn't want to be a mother, but she is in need of some start-up money for her dream. When Wyatt and Trista meet it's hard to ignore their instant attraction and the more they are around each other, the more they end up being more than what the other had bargained for.
The chemistry between Wyatt and Trista you could feel right from the jump. Enjoyed their banter, and loved how grumpy Wyatt was. You all know I love a good grumpy MMC. Overall a funny cute romance story. Cannot wait to see how the series progresses.
Thank you to Amy and team for the eARC.
Overall: 3.5 Spice: 2
Tropes: -Small Town -Grumpy x Sunshine -Found Family -Curvy FMC -Age Gap...more
I have been anxiously waiting to start this new series from Catherine and she did not disappoint. She does such a fantastic job of writing romantic suI have been anxiously waiting to start this new series from Catherine and she did not disappoint. She does such a fantastic job of writing romantic suspense. I absolutely devoured this story in a couple of days. I am obsessed. It grabbed my attention from the start and never let go. I had an audio ALC and absolutely ate up this narration by Andi Arndt and Zachary Webber! They instantly brought Anson and Rho to life for me!
This one was such a great start to the series. The suspense in this one had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. I was in complete shock…never would of guessed. Anson and Rhodes were EVERYTHING, from their adorable banter to their raw emotions to their INSANE chemistry. They both have been through so much, lost loved ones, and absolutely adored how they found comfort and safety with each other. I could not be more obsessed with two main characters. Anson is hands down my favorite Catherine MMC now. He is the dreamiest, swoon-worthy, grumpy hottie ever….Swooooon. Plus his nickname for Rhodes is now my all-time favorite nickname!! I can’t forget to mention that Catherine really stepped up her spice. This might be the spiciest I’ve ever read from her…so many moments that made me blush! The found family in this one was top tier. Every single side character were phenomenal and cannot wait to know more about them and get their stories.
Catherine, you made me laugh, you made me smile, you made me feel so many emotions, and you made me sit at the edge of my seat. Absolutely loved this story. Thank you so much for the ALC.
Overall: 4.5 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: -Small Town Romance -Grumpy x Sunshine -Brother’s Best Friend -Touch Her and Die -Romantic Suspense -Found Family ...more
This is the second book I have read by Ann and I am becoming obsessed with this world she has built. I absolutely ate this book up and read in one sitThis is the second book I have read by Ann and I am becoming obsessed with this world she has built. I absolutely ate this book up and read in one sitting.
This story follows Dylan and Marlow. Marlow is a free spirit, an artist and Dylan’s next door neighbor. Dylan is a grumpy single dad and when his nanny has to quit unexpectedly, he needs to find a replacement. Marlow ends up filling the position and we all know what happens in single dad x nanny books….
This book was really fun to read and I loved every second of it. I really appreciated the fact that the romance was not rushed, and that the characters took the time to get to know one another without it feeling like it was dragging. I absolutely loved Marlow. She was so wacky and funny. And I just adored her relationship with Lola. It was seriously the sweetest. Oh Dylan. Where do I even start. I was not expecting him to have such a mouth on him but boy did I enjoy that. And that paint room scene…will forever live rent free in my head.
If you are looking for a cute, fun, easy, light read I highly recommend this one.
Thank you to Ann for the eARC. Seriously cannot wait until the next book…esp after that little taste we get in this one.
Overall: 4 Spice: 2.5
Tropes: - Single Dad - Age Gap - Grumpy x Sunshine - Close Proximity - Found Family ...more
This is by far my most anticipated in Kandi’s hockey series…and she did not disappoint. I have been begging for more single dad hockey romances and KaThis is by far my most anticipated in Kandi’s hockey series…and she did not disappoint. I have been begging for more single dad hockey romances and Kandi delivered. Daddy P was everything I had hoped for and more.
This story follows Will Perry and Chloe. Will cannot find seem to find a nanny that will stick around to save his life. That is until he sees how good his daughter’s kindergarten teacher is with her. Chloe is the sweet, sunshiney, kindergarten teacher on a mission to make Will and his daughter, Ava smile. She is the perfect opposite to Will’s quiet broody, grump persona.
This book was literally everything! I love a grumpy MMC and Will was the perfect grump. His daughter Ava was literally a copy/paste of him. Chloe and Will could not of been more perfect for each other. I loved how Chloe was able to pull not Ava out of her shell, but also Will. The sloooow burn in this one! I was immediately drawn into their story and the tension was so delicious between this two. Kandi knows how to write tension!! And let me tell you when they both finally gave in it was explosive!! Some of these damn scenes are never gonna leave my mind. Also…the groveling of Daddy P…that was pure perfection and couldn’t of asked for anything more.
Thank you to Kandi and team for the eARC. This is becoming one of my all-time favorite hockey series and literally foaming at the mouth for what is coming next.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3
Tropes: - Hockey Romance - Single Dad x Nanny - Forced Proximity - Grumpy x Sunshine - Age Gap - Opposites Attract - Spicy Lessons - Found Family ...more
I love SJ's hockey series so much and decided to give some of her other work a try. And let me just say I am a full SJ fan now. I loved this novella. I love SJ's hockey series so much and decided to give some of her other work a try. And let me just say I am a full SJ fan now. I loved this novella. I know this one comes at the end of this series, but it can be read as a stand alone. And now that I know a little bit about this world I want to go back and read the rest of this series.
This novella follows Brantley and Isla. She met him 4 years ago when he saved her life, while she watched her father get murdered. Fast forward 4 years, they are reunited at Saint Mary's summer school. I don't want to spoil too much since this is a shorter story but Isla is in a situation and Brantley after a bit of bullying is there for her again.
If you are not a fan of bully romance I do not think this is the series for you, as this one has some bullying elements to it. I wish that this story would of been longer or a full length book as I really enjoyed. This story quick, but it's filled with so much heat, action, and suspense. I loved how Brantley's friends, the Rebels, were mentioned, and their group texts were awesome. Def makes me want to go back and read this series.
Thank you to SJ and team for the eARC.
Overall: 4 Spice: 2
Tropes: -Novella -Dark Academia -Broken FMC -Forced Proximity -Found Family -Bully-ish -Who Hurt You -Possessive MMC...more
This is the last book in Catherine’s Lost & Found Series and she went out with a bang. This was by far my favorite of the series and probably my favorThis is the last book in Catherine’s Lost & Found Series and she went out with a bang. This was by far my favorite of the series and probably my favorite Catherine book ever! I am absolutely obsessed with Lawson and Hallie.
This story follows Lawson and Hallie. Lawson is the police chief and a single dad to 3 boys. Maintaining his job and personal life has been a struggle, so he decides that he needs to hire a nanny. However, Hallie ends up coming for an interview and she and Lawson have a past. He ended up being the one that saved her from something tragic. Hallie immediate forms a connection with each of Lawson’s sons and ends up helping them each in their own way. Of course the longer Hallie is the nanny the stronger the connection between her and Lawson becomes….
This story was so done so beautifully and Catherine has been the only author that has made shed literal tears while reading. Catherine writes suspense in such a way that always has me on the edge of my seat and I was literally on the floor with this book’s plot twist. Lawson and Hallie were so perfect for each other. I absolutely loved how Lawson could pull Hallie out of her panic attacks and how incredibly patient he was with her. Their chemistry, banter, tension…absolute perfection!!! They were soulmates!! Will never be over their story!
Thank you to Catherine and team for eARC. I cannot wait to read the next series. If there is one author that I can make you read please let it be this one.
Overall: ♾️ Spice: 1.5
Tropes: -Single Dad x Nanny -Age Gap -Romantic Suspense -Small Town -Slow Burn -Forced Proximity -Found Family...more
I feel like I have been waiting for Posey’s book forever!!! And MQ did not disappoint. In true MQ fashion, I was laughing my ass off reading this and I feel like I have been waiting for Posey’s book forever!!! And MQ did not disappoint. In true MQ fashion, I was laughing my ass off reading this and it has become my new favorite.
This story follows Posey and Wylie. They first meet at a hotel bar and have instant chemistry. They eventually share an unforgettable kiss and when she is about to head to his room for the night, she runs off without giving Posey any information about her. Posey looks for her for about a year with no luck. Fast forward to a year later…and she comes face to face with Posey again, but this time she is his personal assistant…
This book was everything I wanted and more. The crazy things they did to each other to drive each other wild was so hilarious. These two were literally perfect for each other… These two were so incredibly hot together. Who knew that Posey would be the kinkiest of the bunch. Wiley was amazing. I loved how feisty and sassy she was. She was so open with her sexuality and was comfortable expressing herself. I really enjoyed her growth with not only her professional career but also with the relationship she had with her dad. I knew that Levi Posey was going to be my favorite Agitator and MQ delivered on that. His texts back and forth with the ladies had me cackling. Loved finally seeing him give up his playboy ways for someone.
Thank you to GoodGirlsPR for the eARC and ALC. This audio was fantastic with the full cast. It was perfection. Teddy is def one of my top favorite male narrators and he always delivers for me.
Overall: 5 Spice: 3.5
Tropes: - Hockey Romance - Coach’s Daughter - Age Gap - Reformed Playboy - Forbidden Romance - Forced Proximity - Workplace Romance - Boss x Assistant - He Falls First - Slow Burn - Found Family ...more
I am speechless with this one. Each book the spice gets better and better IMO. I am so obsessed with this series and will be devouring the 4th book soI am speechless with this one. Each book the spice gets better and better IMO. I am so obsessed with this series and will be devouring the 4th book soon.
This book follows Aiden and Dani. The moment these two meet there is an instant connection. The chemistry these is two have is off the charts. But Dani has no interest in anything other than casual. Aiden takes what he can gets…but the more these two hang out the closer they become and the more scared Dani gets.
AH! I absolutely loved Dani. She is literally everything you've ever wanted to be, and the BFF you always want to be in your corner. She is sassy, confident and vulnerable, which makes her easy to relate to. She definitely has her issues though and it did take her a minute to work through them. I may have been internally yelling at her and shaking her a few times LOL And then there is Aiden…dirty-talking, alpha male fighter perfection. I love that he fell first and was sooooo patient with Dani to catch up. Plus the spice was spicing in this one….I mean the scene where they invited Max…holy F*CK It took them a while to get there, but that Epilogue… it was everything. So. Freaking. Good.
I cannot wait to continue the series. This series is so frickin’ good and everyone needs to talk about it more bc I cannot get enough
Overall: 5 Spice: 4
Tropes: -MMA Romance -FwB -He Falls First -Found Family -Share Scene...more