The Right Choice (Gemstone Sisters #2) by D. Lilac
ARC: Release Date- 5/29/2021
#SurprisePregnancy #AgeGap #FriendsToLovers #FamilySeries
#ARC
4 STARS
This is P and Bear’s story.
It is written in first person from a dual POV. It is the second book in an interconnected
series, but it can be reads as a standalone.
Book one follows P’s twin sister Ruby to her HEA. The timelines overlap to a certain degree and
P’s story continues beyond Ruby’s HEA.
P and Bear both have baggage and have had heartache. I loved reading about their pasts and how
they moved forward to where they are today.
I really enjoyed the friendship Bear and P form and that it takes them
both time to get to know each other and decide to become more. I loved how patient Bear was with P. There is
plenty of heat between the two characters and I loved the physical intensity
between them. There were moments in this
story when I really wanted to smack Bear upside the head. The author does a good job of conveying the
reasons for his choices, yet I was really wanting him to move past those
reasons to be the hero I knew he was faster than he did. This family has some complicated
dynamics. I really admire the author for
addressing those in a believable way. I
love the relationships between the sisters, and I really enjoyed the friendship
P has with her best friend, Caroline.
Everyone deserves a friend who will always be there for you at the drop
of a hat.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable story that I read in one
sitting. I am looking forward to reading
Jade’s story next, and maybe (fingers crossed) even a story about Caroline
getting her HEA.
Not Pretending Anymore by Penelope Ward & Vi Keeland
#FriendsToLovers #LoveTriangle #SlowBurn
5 STARS
| Friendship becomes so much more, Molly is looking for a roommate, but the choices are pretty dismal. Along comes the last person, who is perfect except for being male. Declan is in Chicago for a 6 month assignment and convinces Molly to allow him to be her roommate. I really liked Molly and understood her. Declan was amazing. Seriously, he can move in and cook for me. They are both a little blindsided by the depth of the feelings they develop for each other. I love the friendship they form right out of the gate. I love that Declan is there for Molly during some difficult moments. Though they are attracted to each other physically, they are both pursuing then dating other people. This book is a bit of a slow burn, because they never really get together till near the end. When they do, it is pretty hot. There are two love triangles through a good portion of the book. Though Molly never sleeps with Will during that time, I felt like it was a little ambiguous as to whether Declan slept with Julia. There are some funny moments that made me laugh, some heat at the end, and romance. Secondary characters were stellar. I really hope that Will gets his story and HEA some day. This book is written in first person from a dual POV. |
Our Kind of Love (Men of the Misfit Inn #2) by Kait Nolan
ARC: Release date- 6/4/2021
#SecondChance #Celebrity #SmallTown #ARC
5 STARS
Kyle is a country music star. Abbey was his best friend since forever until
10 years ago, when everything changed.
When he accidentally implies that he is engaged in an interview and
names Abbey as his fiancée, he must rush home to do some damage control. Their story is written in third person from a
dual POV.
I adored Abbey. She
is a small-town girl who had her heart broken by her best friend. But she still loves her family, her town, and
her business. I love that she is direct
and calls Kyle out on multiple occasions throughout the book. I love that she knows Kyle in a way no one
else does because of their history. I love
that she can support him because deep down she never stopped loving him. Kyle
is a little disillusioned with where his life is when he makes the interview
mistake. I love that he seizes the opportunity to win Abbey back yet is patient
until she asks for his side of the story of what happened 10 years ago. There
is some heat and a lot of heart as they find their way back to each other.
I adored the secondary characters in the story. Granddaddy was someone I just want to hang
out with on the back porch. I love the
supportive found family. I thoroughly
enjoyed the book and cannot wait for more stories set in Eden Ridge.
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book.
ARC: Release Date 6/4/2021
#MilitaryRomance #SmallTown #WoundedHero #HealingLove #BrothersBestFriend
#DebutNovel #ARC
5 STARS
The wounded hero returns home to find healing and love.
This is the author’s debut book, and it is a winner. It is written in first person from a dual
POV. It is the first in an
interconnected series but there is no cliffhanger, and it ends with a wonderful
HEA.
The story opens with Lincoln, serving in combat as a Marine
and being injured. After he comes home
to the small town of Chikalu Falls, Montana, the story moves forward two
years. I loved Lincoln. The wounded and damaged hero is my favorite
and the author did an excellent job with him.
I really appreciated that the author understands the military and the
difference between Marines and soldiers.
I also appreciated how she deals with Lincoln and the struggles he has
after he gets home. I found his
character to be complex and tough with a heart like a soft gooey
marshmallow. I love the symbolism of the
Valkyrie and how it impacted his life. I
love that Joanna’s letters gave him that thread to hang onto in the war zone. It was easy to understand how he was torn
between his honor code, his desires, and his feelings for Joanna. I also loved that he recognized that he had
some baggage and he felt she deserved more than he could give.
Joanna is a fabulous heroine. I felt like I really understood her and how
she felt like she never quite fit. I
love that she wrote letters to Lincoln while he was overseas, but I also
understood why she avoided him after he came home. I loved her strength of character and her
determination to succeed. I also really
loved her competence in the outdoors as a guide. I really appreciated her acceptance of
Lincoln where he was and her ability to not push him to share more than he
could at any given time.
I really enjoyed reading as they got to know each
other. The passion and the hot times
between them were perfect for their story.
I really loved the feelings they develop for each other so quickly and
the connection they share. The pace and
plot were very good, and I had a hard time putting the book down. This debut
novel captured me completely. I am
impressed and I cannot wait to read more by this new author.
#BillionaireRomance #InstaLove #AlphaHero
5 STARS
Rafe is a tough billionaire CEO who is knocked completely
off kilter at his first sight of Lexi.
She is innocent but not naïve.
She and Rafe have both had some rough experiences in their lives and
have the baggage and secrets to prove it.
Rafe fell hard, and I loved that.
His obsession was a little out of control at times and he does not
always make the best decisions. I
appreciate his protective instinct and his relationship with his brother. I appreciate how driven he has been to
succeed. I love how he wants to take
care of Lexi, but he has to learn to temper that. Insta-love, and lots of heat make this a fun
and steamy read. The first book in this duet does not yet have the HEA and has
a bit of a cliffhanger. It is written in
first person from a dual POV.
#BillionaireRomance #InstaLove #AlphaHero
Lexi and Rafe must overcome some challenges and learn to communicate
and trust each other on their way to their HEA.
I love how much they both grow in this book. Their physical attraction/connection is
powerful. They must learn to be just as
open and trusting with their hearts and feelings. I loved that they finally get
their HEA. This book is part 2 of the
duet and is written in first person from a dual POV.
XOXO I Love You Most (I Love You: Bonus Epilogue)
by Julie Capulet
This bonus follows Rafe and Lexi in their HEA. I always love reading as they have a family and
a good relationship down the road. Also written
in first person from a dual POV, this was a super sweet, steamy, enjoyable
footnote for this couple.
Max by Julie Capulet
#BillionaireRomance #InstaLove #AlphaHero #WoundedHero #HealingLove
5 STARS
Max is a bit of a bad boy.
But underneath his exterior is really a gooey marshmallow heart that
melts as soon as he meets Peach. I love
that he really does not understand why he is feeling all these feelings. He has a traumatic history, baggage, and the
nightmares to go with it. He never
thought he would ever feel love, but with Peach, it is instant. I love the connection they build so quickly. I love that they open up to each other and
that Max feels a compunction to share his history with her. I love his desire to protect and take care of
her. These two characters pack some
serios heat in their story. I love Peach and her supportive and gentle nature
with Max. They are both facing threats
that they conquer together. Their HEA is
the stuff dreams are made of. Roses,
peaches, pie, plantations, and greenhouses are central as they build their
family and future together. Their story
is written in first person from a dual POV.
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