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Book reviews from the week of August 7th

 


Happy weekend.  This week I read one ARC and finished an audiobook reread of another book I started last week.  Carly Phillips adds to the Kingston Family world with Jade Dare's love story.  You don't want to miss this one.  My listen of Rockaway Bride by Pippa Grant was a fun and relaxing treat. I really enjoyed going back to my first Pippa book with audio and the narrators did a fantastic job bringing the story to life.  I wish everyone a week of happy reading and good stories.


Just One Kiss (Kingston Family #6) by Carly Phillips                                           

ARC: Release Date- 808/16/2022

#FamilySeries #SurprisePregnancy #Fling #ARC

5 STARS

Knox and Jade’s story is written in third person from a dual perspective.  It can be read as a standalone and ends in a HEA.

The attraction and heat between Knox and his stepbrother’s ex-fiancée has always been strong but neither would have ever done anything about it if they hadn’t both ended up single.  When they cross paths again, they decide to give in for just one night.  One night soon becomes a few nights as they keep crossing paths.  A surprise pregnancy soon ties them together while they deal with her ex’s jealousy and Jade’s fears about the future.

I adored Knox.  He is strong, loyal, and loving.  And hot. I love how he looks after Jade, and how he knows he needs to take things slow with her emotionally.  The heat between them is intense and I appreciated the emotional connection they shared. I loved Jade.  I really liked how the author delves into mental health issues, family trauma, and the fears Jade has regarding motherhood.  The deeper elements really made the book.

This was a wonderful read and I really enjoyed reading Knox and Jade’s story. 



Rockaway Bride (Girl Band #3) by Pippa Grant

Narrated By: Savannah Peachwood and Jason Clarke

#Rockstar #Kidnapping #RunawayBride #RomanticComedy #ReRead #Audiobook

5 STARS

Laugh out loud funny. Willow is a completely fresh and irresistible heroine. Dax is the bad boy that girls dream about and he is hot-hot-hot.
This book is full of ridiculously funny situations, seriously attractive (on all levels) characters, and a love story about finding love for the person you really are. I recommend this to anyone needing a love story with some laughs included.

( Note: I did not realize when I started this book that other books by this author precede this one and that those characters make appearances in this book. Though this book is great as a stand alone I will be going back and reading these books from the beginning order now-because I am OCD like that.) 

(Note 2: I have now read everything by this author.  You can't go wrong.)

8/10/22: I listened to the audio of this book as a reread. The book is written in first person from an alternating dual POV. The characters were just as funny the second time around. Savannah Peachwood and Jason Clarke do an amazing job bringing the characters and their story to life. I am truly in awe of their talents. Each one was able to voice the other characters in a believable way during their chapters. This was a great way to revisit an old favorite.

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