Stirred Up by a Seal (Bad Boy Bakers #3) by Kait Nolan
ARC: Release Date- 08/04/2022
#Military #FriendsToLovers #SmallTown #ARC
5 STARS
Book three in the Bad Boy Bakers series can be read as a
standalone and ends with a HEA. Readers should
be aware, however, that there are plot points that run across the series that
may make it more enjoyable to read the series in order. It is written in third person from dual POV.
I was so excited to get Jonah’s HEA. Though I met Rachel in previous books, I felt
like I finally got to know her in this one.
She is strong and feisty. I love
her intelligence and her perseverance and her bravery after everything she has
experienced in her life. The way she is
with Jonah is really special. I adored
the friendship they share and they way they “see” each other. Jonah is a protective guy who tends to put
everyone else’s needs above his own.
Sometimes he goes too far in this, but Rachel is quick to call him out
on it. They have some serious heat that
is also full of emotion and connection.
The cameos by other characters and the friendship between
the guys are special moments in the book.
The underlying threat, danger, and mystery in the series is finally
wrapped up in a very satisfying way. In
addition, the bonus epilogues set up two spin-off novellas that will come this
fall perfectly.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about these men who are
brothers in a way only shared experience can make despite their different
backgrounds. Their heroines are strong
and perfect for each of them. I am very
much looking forward to the spin-off novellas and I definitely recommend this
series to anyone who loves small town romance with a touch of suspense.
#BrothersBestFriend #Bodyguard #FriendsToLovers #HealingLove
#RomanticSuspense #RomanticComedy #ARC
4 STARS
This is book two in the Redleg Security series. It is written in first person from an
alternating dual POV. Though it can be
read as a standalone and ends with a HEA, readers will benefit from reading
book one first to better understand both Sammy’s relationship with her brother
and Sawyer’s relationship with Leo and the Redleg team. Also, there may be
potential spoilers to book one in books two because of overlapping plot points.
Sawyer is a perfect hero.
He is charming and flirty despite his rough childhood. I adore his soft heart and his confidence in
his feelings when it comes to Sammy. I
also love his security with his own manhood.
He doesn’t hesitate to let Sammy dominate him in the steamy scenes
because it is what she needs to move forward from her traumatic past. Honestly,
I loved everything about Sawyer. 100%
yummy.
Sammy has a past that included childhood abuse as well as
domestic abuse with her ex-husband. Her traumatic history has shaped how she
reacts to her environment, her relationships, and to her own feelings. She gains strength over the course of the
book and heals as Sawyer surrounds her with his love.
The story itself has some action and suspense. It wouldn’t be a book by this author if it didn’t
include laughs, sarcasm, snarky dialogue, and witty banter. I especially enjoyed the scenes between the guards
at Redleg and how they pick on each other.
Both MCs break the fourth wall frequently to address the reader. Sammy’s frequent internal monologues
occasionally were a little overwhelming to me, pulling me out of the story. The steamy scenes are extremely hot. They may be the hottest that this author has
written. At the same time, I really
enjoyed the emotional connection between Sawyer and Sammy in these scenes and
how much trust was an integral part of their relationship. This was an enjoyable read and I am
definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
TW/CW: Both MC have a history of child abuse. Heroine has a history of domestic violence
which included physical, emotional, and sexual assault, which is discussed and is
an important part of the book. As a
romantic suspense, there are a few moments of violence, including gun violence,
related to the plot.
ARC: Release Date- 08/09/2022
#Royal #OppositesAttract #ForcedProximity #SlowBurn #GrupmyHero
#RomanticComedy #ARC
5 STARS
This new standalone is written in first person from an alternating
dual POV and ends with a HEA. It is HOT, HOT, HOT. It has a little kink, some laughs, and a
wonderful story where both characters end in a future they never expected. The book takes both from completely
unprepared for their eventual future to finally ready.
Lilly was a joy to read.
She is sarcastic and funny and doesn’t hesitate to do everything she can
to get under Keller’s skin. Keller is
buttoned up tight, drowning in duty and the expectations of limits that are not
actually real. I love how she gets him
to loosen up and how he draws a more serious side out of her. Keller has an emotional depth that unfolds as
the story progresses and completely endeared him to me. They are good for each other. As Lilly decides whether she can take on the
responsibility of becoming the future queen and Keller contemplates what it
means for him to have deep feelings for her if she is in that role, their romance
is not always smooth sailing. They are
seriously HOT when they finally give into the physical attraction that burns
between them. I also love the poetic
side of the story. It was super romantic,
and I certainly swooned a time or two.
This one is going down as one of my top books by this author and I
recommend it for anyone who wants a steamy, royal romance with a strong heroine
and a hero who will make you break out a fan.
ARC: Release Date- 08/12/2022
#AgeGap #Forbidden #SingleDad #SmallTown #ARC
5 STARS
Jake and Peyton’s book is a standalone and ends with a very
happy ending. It is written in first
person from an alternating dual POV.
Jake (46) is surprised when he meets his son, Mike’s (14) guidance
counselor and discovers that the beautiful woman (32) is his best friend’s
niece. I loved the instant sizzle
between them. Though Peyton was moving
on from a difficult time when she moves to her uncle’s small town, she always
appreciates Jake. She finds him very
attractive both physically and personally as she gets to know him as the man
and father he has become. He has a huge
heart and is helping his son navigate a world that has completely changed. Though they try to avoid falling for each
other because of the complications of her job and friend/family relationships,
their love is an unstoppable force.
The heat between the two of them is intense. I also really appreciated how they
communicate with each other and how friendship quickly morphs into much deeper
feelings. There are some hot and steamy
times, some very romantic and swoon-worthy moments, and times filled with
heart-warming emotion. I loved both
characters and I adored how their love was inevitable while being unexpected. I am honestly all in my feels after finishing
this one. I seriously wish I could give
it more stars. This author just keeps
getting better and better and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
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