The Billionaire's Shrubbery by Danika Bloom
ARC: Release Date- 07/10/2023
#Billionaire #GrumpySunshine #OppositesAttract #ARC
5 STARS
This was my first book by this author, and I enjoyed it so
much I am dying to read more. This can
be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.
It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Will is an uptight, workaholic billionaire who is the oldest
of his family of four brothers, and the face of the company as a highly recognizable
motivational speaker. He is also deeply
unhappy, grumpy, and isolated from the real world. Virginia is a bit of a hippie flower
child. She talks, sings, hums, and
dances with the plants in her care. She
is a go-getter who is trying to take her business to a more comfortable profit
line. She is a botanist and is extremely
knowledgeable about plants. I am not,
but it sounded like the author either is too or did a bunch of research. I adored Virginia. Yes, she has a little baggage. Though I will say it looks like a sandwich
baggie’s worth compared to Will’s. Her
character is the kind of person you can’t wait to hang out with. After their initial disastrous meeting, even
Will can’t resist her energy. Will has led an existence that has been very
structured. Virginia literally rocks his
world. They develop a hot and steamy physical relationship and before they
realize it, they are both deep in their feelings too. They have a hurdle or two, but they get to
their happy ending in the best way.
The writing in this book was very engaging. Witty puns and banter abound. I couldn’t wait to see what would come next. This was a fun read, and I am excited to read more by this author.
Unbreakable Bond (Fated Mates #1) by Jess Bryant
#Paranormal #Shifter #FatedMates #Virgin #HealingLove
5 STARS
Book one in the Fated Mates series can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. It seems like there is an overarching theme that is not couple related, but is related to the pack and the direction things will go. As a result, this series is probably best read in order. The book is written in third person from an alternating dual POV.
Zoey is a human who was adopted by shifters as a child and grew up in the Moirae pack. Her best friend is Michael, the Alpha. They always thought that they would be each other's fated mate, but when Zoey turned 18, they knew fate had other plans. Four years later, Michael's brother, Rafe, returns after wandering wild for several years. Everyone is surprised to find that he and Zoey are mates.
I loved Zoey and her easy acceptance of Rafe. I love how quickly she trusts and defends him. Her love is what he needs to heal his shattered heart, his relationship with his brother, and his relationship with the pack. He is so broken and growly. I adored him so much as he just kept repeating "Mine!" They come together quickly to seal their bond with lots of hot times. He is possessive and protective of Zoey. I loved her fiery spirit. She stands up to Michael and Rafe when she needs to. She fights for their future by being brave and not giving up on him when he wants to give up on himself.
This was a low-angst steamy read. I love how it sets up the series, and I am excited to read more about the pack's future as others find their happy endings.
#Paranormal #Shifter #FatedMates #Virgin
5 STARS
Book two in the series offers a standalone romance between Michael an Luna and ends with a HEA. I will say that the series is meant to be read in order and that book two offers many spoilers to book one. This book is written in third person from an alternating dual POV.
When I met Michael in book one I really wanted him to get a HEA too. I was so excited for him and Luna. They are very different to begin with, however their love ultimately helps each of them become better and more complete. Luna has had some traumatic experiences before meeting Michael, but their bond is so strong from the very beginning. I really loved how Michael supports Luna in the difficult moments and how she loves him to ease the stress he has as the pack Alpha. I could relate to that a lot.
This was a wonderful read with steamy moments and a couple who I adored. It is a gripping story as the pack faces threats and evolves to meet the challenge.
Summer Muse (Mountain Ridge Resort) by Ember Davis
#Novella #RockStar #Fling #Instalove
4 STARS
This quick and steamy read is written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. It is part of the Mountain Ridge Resort series which is set in the sat location as a multi-author collaboration.
Calliope has just graduated from college when she goes on a family vacation to the resort. Though the resort is full of outdoor activities, Calli is not an outdoors kind of girl. Rock star, Lane, is lying low at the resort to ride out the media drama surrounding popping a pap. When he sees Calli sneak away from her family, he is mesmerized and falls in love at first sight.
There are hot times very quickly, and they are delicious. I read this in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed reading as both characters fall fast and completely. The characters are likeable, the heat is high, and the angst is almost non-existent. A wonderful summer read.
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