Good on Paper (Love in Apartment 3B #3)
by Everly Ashton
ARC: Release Date 5/3/2021
#EnemiesToLovers #WorkplaceRomance #RomanticComedy #ARC
5 STARS
This is book three in the Love in Apartment #B series, but
it can be read as a standalone. It is written
in first person from a dual POV.
Marlowe is the last of her friends to remain single. She is baffled because she is the one who has
always been in love with love, and she has been searching for “the one”. Meanwhile, her nemesis at work causes her all
kinds of anger as she envisions popping his head off like the head of a
dandelion. Marlowe and Isaac trade
barbs, insults, and banter that includes quotes from Shakespeare. It is fun and is the surface presentation to
an intense mutual attraction. When they
end up spending more time together, respect and understanding grows along with
their physical desire for each other.
I loved Marlowe. She
has such a romantic heart. At the same
time, she is a driven professional who is determined to achieve her goals while
feeding her dreams on the side quietly.
Isaac is trying to be successful at work, but he is blindsided by his
attraction to Marlowe. I enjoyed reading
as he falls head over heels.
I loved this third book in the series. The girls share a special friendship and I
really loved that. There is plenty of
heat, humor, and heart in this final book in this series.
The One I Want by S.L. Scott
ARC: Release Date-5/10/2021
#GrumpyHero #OppositesAttract #WorkplaceRomance #ARC
5 STARS
Grumpy meets sunshine and learns there is more to life than
work.
This was my first book by this author. The blurb said this book was smile-inducing
and I certainly agree. It is written in
first person from a dual POV.
Andrew is responsible, focused, a little bit grumpy, and not
looking for anything like a relationship.
Juni is a super-smart, a bit of a free spirit, and trying to focus on
the good things in life. They need each
other a lot more than they realize.
Their meet cute is adorably stinky.
Their friendship is fun: I love when Juni catches Andrew off guard,
which is often. I love that he falls for
her more than he realizes. I really like
that he recognizes Juni’s defense mechanisms and works to disarm them. They are passionate, fun, and full of heart. I smiled a lot.
I need to mention the secondary characters. There were a few that played important roles in this story. Gil, Mrs. Hendricks, and Mr. Clark jump off the page and I love the way they look out for Juni. These are the people who have become Juni’s family, and they have a lot of wisdom to impart. I also loved reading about Andrew’s brother Nick. I will certainly be reading his story soon. There was a lot to love in this book. Romance, passion, humor, and love. Also, I adored the grand gesture and the proposal- incredibly romantic. This may have been my first book by this author, but I guarantee I will be reading more.
Calculated Risk (Blackbridge Security #5) by Marie James
ARC: Release Date- 5/11/2021
#MilitaryRomance #RomanticSuspense #ARC
4 STARS
This was my first book by this author, and I enjoyed
it. It is written in first person from a
dual POV.
Quentin in a big, burly guy, who is not thrilled to teach
the beginning firearms class to a bunch of women. There is something about Hayden that draws
him to her though. I enjoyed their
banter. They were adorably awkward as
they got to know each other. I
appreciated the difference in their sizes, though I would have liked details on
actual heights for characters for the visual.
I felt like I had a decent picture of Quentin, but I never felt like I
had a good description of Hayden except that she is tiny. The heat and attraction between them is good,
and I enjoyed it as they got together.
I liked the plot and fully understood Hayden’s fear. She ends up in several situations where she
is in danger, and Quentin gets to be her hero.
I wish there had been a more detailed resolution to the danger
elements. It felt a little rushed near
the end. I really liked the
relationships among the men at Blackbridge and I hope to read more of those in
the future.
Good to be Bad (Good Love #3)
by Lili Valente & Lauren Blakely
ARC: Release Date- 5/11/2021
#RomanticComedy #EnemiesToLovers #ARC
4 STARS
West is a Brit transplanted to NYC. Gigi is a Brooklyn native. They end up in shops across the street from
each other and competing in a baking competition against each other. They find this out after they have a super-hot
night together when they meet at a bar.
Their story is told in first person from a dual POV.
I love Gigi. She is
competent, intelligent, competitive, and unafraid to go after what she wants. West is smooth, charming, hot, and intelligent. Both are kind and likable. Their chemistry is strong, and they connect
emotionally very quickly. The baking
competition was fun to read about, and I appreciated the friendship they form
with Willow, another shop owner. I loved their families and the support and
love that was present for them.
This was an enjoyable read without a lot of angst or drama. There are some funny moments with a bit of
heat. IT was a light, fun read with a
sassy heroine and a suave hero.
Mountain Darkness (Wild Mountain Men #1)
by Vanessa Vale
#SmallTown #RomanticSuspense #MFM
4 STARS
This ménage romance is book one in a series. It is written in first person from multiple POV.
Nix is the gruff detective. His best friend Donovan is the sunny, fun guy who happens to be an attorney in the DA's office. Kit is the girl from the wrong side of the tracks that they always wanted. She is also the roommate of a girl that turns up murdered, making her a prime suspect.
I love the heat, and the protectiveness the guys have for Kit. I appreciate Kit's insecurities. I love how resilient she is in the face of outright meanness from some members of their small town of Cutthroat, Montana. The author delivers a smoking hot romance between the men and Kit as I expected after reading the Bridgewater series. What I did not expect, was to be sucked into a murder mystery. I ended up binging the whole series.
I loved the plot, the passion, and the characters. There are a few errors that should have been caught in proofreading. They were a little frustrating, but did not take away from the enjoyment of the book. The whole series was a fun and fast read.
Mountain Delights (Wild Mountain Men #2)
by Vanessa Vale
#SmallTown #RomanticSuspense #MFM
5 STARS
| This ménage romance is book two in a series. It is written in first person from multiple POV. Lucas and Hailey have already begun a relationship when they decide to add Lucas' best friend Cy into it. There are some funny moments when they surprise Cy with this idea. The murder mystery in the small town continues to evolve in this book. Suspects are ruled out and secrets come to light. I loved Hailey's confidence and her ability to go after what she wants. I love the protectiveness the guys feel for her. I love that they recognize her avoidance of certain things and help her come to grips with them. Lucas and Cy are both lovable heroes. I loved the plot, the passion, and the characters. There are a few errors that should have been caught in proofreading. They were a little frustrating, but did not take away from the enjoyment of the book. The whole series was a fun and fast read. |
Mountain Desire (Wild Mountain Men #3) by Vanessa Vale
#SmallTown #RomanticSuspense #MFM
5 STARS
| This ménage romance is book three in a series. It is written in first person from multiple POV. Samantha is a prodigy and a doctor who is fairly new to town. Mac is the tattooed bad boy and Hardin is business partner and best friend. They are perfect for Samantha and I love their protectiveness. I especially loved big, gruff Hardin: he has the softest heart. Samantha is so logical in her thought processes. I really enjoyed her personality and the dry serious nature of her person. This book has a laugh-out-loud meet cute between Mac and Samantha. The author mixes in humor with steam. There is also some suspense and danger as the murder mystery in the series continues. I loved the plot, the passion, and the characters. There are a few errors that should have been caught in proofreading. They were a little frustrating, but did not take away from the enjoyment of the book. The whole series was a fun and fast read. |
Mountain Danger (Wild Mountain Men #4) by Vanessa Vale
#SmallTown #RomanticSuspense #MFM
5 STARS
| This ménage romance is book four in a series. It is written in first person from multiple POV. Eve is a detective with a past of abuse. Shane is the reclusive son of a movie star, and Finch is his best friend. The meet cute in this book made me laugh-out-loud and giggle snort. I loved the addition of the humor to the murder mystery. I loved Eve's friendship with Poppy, Shane's sister. I also loved the relationship Poppy and Shane have where they relay on each other. The guys are good for Eve and help her unwind and have some fun. I love how the mystery is solved in this book. I also love the relationship that Eve forms with each of the men. I loved the plot, the passion, and the characters. There are a few errors that should have been caught in proofreading. They were a little frustrating, but did not take away from the enjoyment of the book. The whole series was a fun and fast read. |
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