The Playmaker (Nashville Knights Hockey #2)
by Emily Silver
ARC: Release Date 05/02/2025
#SingleDad #Sports #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book. The Playmaker is written in first person
from an alternating dual POV. As the second book in an interconnected series
the story stands alone and ends with a HEA. Because characters from book one do
play integral roles in Stevie and Bode's story, some readers may want to read
book one first even though it is not necessary for the plot of book two.
Bode is the playboy who does a 180 when his son shows up on
his doorstep, He loses his playboy ways and commits himself to being the best
dad her can be for Caleb. There is a learning curve as he takes on that
responsibility and some of it is VERY funny. Stevie is off a fresh break up
when she moves in with her Nan who happens to be living in Bode's house with
his Gran to help with the surprise baby. Though they share an instant mutual
attraction, they both attempt to resist each other...for a while anyway. I
loved the heat between them and the fun and friendship they build into their
relationship. I adored Bode as a doting dad. I loved Stevie and how she is
there for Bode and Caleb. The grandmas are truly special in their own right. I
really appreciated that their relationship hiccup is caused by external sources
and that they quickly find their HEA stronger than ever. I am loving this
series and am excited to read Dax's book next.
The Upgrade (Jilted Brides Honeymoon Club #1)
by Tawna
Fenske
ARC: Release Date- 05/02/2025
#BestFriendsBrother #Fling
#ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book. Written in first person from an alternating
dual POV, this can be read as a standalone and ends with a HEA.
Hotter and steamier than most of this author’s books,
prepare to read this with a fan nearby and ice water at the ready. Along the
lines of her Sugar and Spice series, this is more erotic romance than her
typical rom-com. It contains many s-mexy scenes including interactions with
MFM, FFM, and DVP. That said, I can’t go so far as calling it erotica because
it does still have a very sweet romance built in. Kit and Eve start out as a
fake date that ends with a one-night stand. When they meet again under unusual
circumstances, there is no denying that they have connected on a much deeper
level.
What I love is how the author helps each character grow and overcome past hurts while finding love and respect at this unusual resort. They each have significant baggage to address. Eve is recovering from s3x shaming as a teenager and from being cheated on by her fiancé. Kit is dealing with his own broken relationship, feelings of inadequacy, and rejection. I love that their past hurts are addressed in a positive and healing manner. I adore that this whole story is s3x positive. I loved that the idea of “normal” marriage and committed relationships is questioned and that the characters are able to find their normal based on what makes them happy together. I am so excited about the premise of this series. I can’t wait for the next books.
The Pretend Fiancé Fiasco (Copper Valley Bro Code #6)
by Pippa Grant
ARC: Release Date- 05/08/2025
#Celebrity #FakeRelationship #RomanticComedy #SmallTown #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving an advance reader copy of the book. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV and ends with a HEA. It can be read as a standalone, but readers will get the most enjoyment from reading the rest of the Bro Code series first as the other members play prominent roles in this book.
Davis took a long time to cooperate with the author and get
his story told. I have been intrigued with him from the beginning. He has
always been there to help his friends and then quietly faded back into the
background. I now understand why he has been that way. I understand his huge
heart and his motivation to make the world a better place. I loved how
quickly and completely Sloane intrigued him. Her fierce spirit while being
vulnerable completely captivates him and brings out his biggest protective
instincts. Sloane is a heroine to love. She sees Davis and he sees her. They
share an understanding of each other that is incomparable. Sloane has done a
lot of work to overcome the way she was raised Indeed, her victory over
her upbringing is a raging indictment over small-minded, h@teful people. It
also sends a very strong message that one does not have to conform to
other people's ideas of what should make them happy, but they should
instead live the life THEY decide makes them happy. (Even if it looks
nothing like other people's expectations.)
I loved the relationships with the other band members
and their families. Found family is the best. Filled with small town
shenanigans, uncovered secrets, a treasure hunt, laugh-out-loud moments, and a
few hot times: this was a book I didn't want to put down. It wraps up the
mystery of Thorny Rock's missing treasure completely and made me love the
little town of Shipwreck even more than I did before. I have loved every single
one of this author's books, and this one is not an exception. I think I might
need to schedule a series reread sometime very soon.
Just One More Affair (Sterling Family #5) by Carly Phillips
ARC: Release Date-05/12/2025
#OneNightStand #SingleMom #SurprisePregnancy #Billionaire #ARC
I am voluntarily leaving this honest review after receiving
an advance reader copy of the book.
Written in third person from a dual perspective, this can be
read as a standalone and ends with a HEA. That said, this is an interconnected
series and characters from previous books are important secondary characters
and readers may find the most enjoyment from reading other books in the series
first.
Charlie (Charlotte) has been away most of the past 2 years
in Egypt on an archeological dig. Her twin daughters are now 10 and she is
ready to be home after missing them so much. I loved her adventurous spirit. I
loved the way she cared for her girls. I really appreciated her co-parenting
relationship with Noah and Fallon. A one-night stand at the wedding of her
daughters’ father leads to a surprise that brings Jared fully into her life.
Jared is such a good guy. He falls fast for Charlotte. He understands her and
is very patient with her as she works through her own issues and lets down her
walls. His family is terrific. He treats her like the queen she is until she
can’t deny her feelings for him are true. I loved the heat between them. I
adored the way they support each other as they adapt to major changes in their
lives. This was an easy, romantic, fun read with a little heat mixed in.
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