I just moved to Florida via Long Island and celebrating Turkey Day In 82 degree weather! And just finished There Better Be Pie.There was pie and more!
I just moved to Florida via Long Island and celebrating Turkey Day In 82 degree weather! And just finished There Better Be Pie.... which was read mostly in front of a pool...but made me wanting pie and a guy to argue with!
Plus I just found a new author! What’s not to like?
Merged review:
There was pie and more!
I just moved to Florida via Long Island and celebrating Turkey Day In 82 degree weather! And just finished There Better Be Pie.... which was read mostly in front of a pool...but made me wanting pie and a guy to argue with!
Plus I just found a new author! What’s not to like?...more
Just what a single parent needed after a stressful few days! Steam, hotness, older woman, younger man (we need more of these), acceptance and love allJust what a single parent needed after a stressful few days! Steam, hotness, older woman, younger man (we need more of these), acceptance and love all wrapped up in a perfect novella. Aww to both Clay, Colt and Samantha...more
**spoiler alert** What took me this long to read LJ Shen, I’ve got no idea or excuse. Except that when I got an email that her first book in her new B**spoiler alert** What took me this long to read LJ Shen, I’ve got no idea or excuse. Except that when I got an email that her first book in her new Boston Belles series was launched, it was a sign from the romance gods to get to it.
I loved Hunter. All of him, even in the most cringe moments and escapades. Underneath that sex god, misjudged guy is a sexy, hysterical, sarcastic, smart and caring guy that I fell in love with. Sailor was the perfect match for him in this enemies to lovers/forced situation romances. There banter is what my dreams are made of.
It’s not just a steamy, tender love story, although there’s plenty of that. It’s a story of family, disappointment, redemption and friendship.
Unrealistic? Sure. Over the top? You Bet.
With that said, don’t hesitate to start this series! I bet my left arm it will become the favorite for many to come!...more
**spoiler alert** I’ve liked this authors work in the past and did like this one but found it hard to believe hot and loving Beckham was a virgin. Len**spoiler alert** I’ve liked this authors work in the past and did like this one but found it hard to believe hot and loving Beckham was a virgin. Lenora yes, Beckham, no. But it as steamy and sweet. It dragged a bit but overall enjoyable....more
Former high school geek turned hot scientist reunited with popular high school hottie turned journalist. It was refreshing to see some good backgroundFormer high school geek turned hot scientist reunited with popular high school hottie turned journalist. It was refreshing to see some good background information on both of them. Great steamy scenes, fun banter and way to insta love for me. Still, it was a fun time and I will be reading more of this author....more
I’ve head good things by this author so I went ahead and chose this as my first romp into her world. Happily ever after and sugary sweet? Sure. But itI’ve head good things by this author so I went ahead and chose this as my first romp into her world. Happily ever after and sugary sweet? Sure. But it’s also balanced with steamy scenes. I liked that the prince wanted to be with the regular people. There was a brief mention of another royal couple who broke tradition when their prince married a certain American actress. So that was cute. Short, sweet and steamy. What more could you ask for? ...more
Just what a curvy puck bunny ordered! I was looking for novellas to read for a Smutathon weekend read and KU had this author’s series of curvy and feiJust what a curvy puck bunny ordered! I was looking for novellas to read for a Smutathon weekend read and KU had this author’s series of curvy and feisty heroines that intrigued me so I chose this as my first in her series. I’m a big lover of hockey so this was a no brainer to start with. It’s got it all... body positive representation, steamy scenes, great witty banter and legit feels. Insta love is not my trope of choice. But this one wraps it all up in a sweet bow. You don’t need to be a hockey fan to like this. But it might be the start of a great friendship you never knew you were missing!...more
**spoiler alert** OMG...This is not what I expected from this duo. And it’s meant in the best way! This is soo much more than BDSM.....it’s got that s**spoiler alert** OMG...This is not what I expected from this duo. And it’s meant in the best way! This is soo much more than BDSM.....it’s got that steamy and taboo elements for sure, and some would say this is a forbidden romance, which it is. But it’s also yearning, love and letting your guard down and not letting even your parents control your happiness. I was shipping these two hard! Loved the audio. I love anything narrated by Brian Pallino. Mark his name to memory because he adds ten stars to anything he narrates. A true gem in the Misadventures series!...more
This is my first book I’ve read by this author. The cover stopped me in my tracks with its beautiful blue butterfly and now here we are.
The writing isThis is my first book I’ve read by this author. The cover stopped me in my tracks with its beautiful blue butterfly and now here we are.
The writing is beautiful, and I just new the minute Jake was introduced, my heart would be ripped open and sewed back together over and over again. Forgiveness, Love, Anger, Faith and finally letting go of burdens that weren’t ones fault are all covered here. A point was taken off for the story dragging in some parts. This could have been wrapped up in less than 300 pages, but I digress.
The author has a gift and needs more love in the book community! ...more
From page 1 this book was on fire, in perfect Penelope Douglas fashion! Easton and Tyler's attraction was felt immediately when they first lay eyes onFrom page 1 this book was on fire, in perfect Penelope Douglas fashion! Easton and Tyler's attraction was felt immediately when they first lay eyes on each other at a big New Orleans event. The fact that Easton wore a mask ampped up the heat factor. The audio kicked the steam up a few more notches, although Easton's voice was a bit too abrasive at times, making her sound emotionally distant. I understood why she was this way, but the voice could have captured a tad more emotion during heart-felt moments. A big thumbs up to Tyler wanting to be a better father, someone his son Christian could look up to and feel loved by. I loved this about Penelope Douglas' writing in this book. She places a realistic picture of the struggles of single parenting, the guilt and the redemption of changing to become the loving and dedicated parent that you need to become. Putting your child first and foremost was great to see. It wasn't my favorite PD book and I don't know why it took me so long to read it, but its done and glad I did!...more
I’m torn on the rating for this. 3.5 or full 4 stars? This pushed my limits past limits I didn’t know I had. A cluster eff of highs and lows and a fewI’m torn on the rating for this. 3.5 or full 4 stars? This pushed my limits past limits I didn’t know I had. A cluster eff of highs and lows and a few needed laughs in between. Intense with a capital I and steamy with a capital S. The jury is still out on the higher rating. The atmosphere was stunning though .... which added to my emotions and being more forgiving with some of the content.
**Update** I changed this to a two star rating after thinking more about it and seeing some You Tube channels tell their experiences reading this. Can’t say I blame them....more
**spoiler alert** This was made even better by listening to the audio. What a very relatable ride in the debt struggles, family pain and figuring out **spoiler alert** This was made even better by listening to the audio. What a very relatable ride in the debt struggles, family pain and figuring out what really makes you happy so you can do it every day (aka career). The diversity was real. Most of all, how getting a taste of how the other side lives....talking to them, laughing with them, kissing them, being in their universe for even a few quick bursts, still doesn’t make you abandon what is truly important in your real world⭐️....more
**spoiler alert** Oh Griffin....Oh Luca.... Why can’t all couples in my friends to lovers books be like you?
I’m late to the party on reading this amaz**spoiler alert** Oh Griffin....Oh Luca.... Why can’t all couples in my friends to lovers books be like you?
I’m late to the party on reading this amazing duet. And I regret not doing it sooner. This was more than a friends to lovers romance. It was a pen pal to friends to lovers journey that will turn your brain and heart upside down and back again.
Luca’s anxiety is real and pulls no punches in letting readers know it. Her fears are valid and understandable. Griffin’s fame as a musician is real; as his celebrity name of Cole Archer but his true identity that binds him with Luca is Griffin .
Told in dual voices of Luca and Griffin in both letters and in person, I laughed hard, cried even harder and thrilled that Griffin was not a typical rock star who was arrogant and entitled. Instead he was funny as hell, loving and supportive times 10.
This book deserved the hype it got and more.
Go get yourself a pen pal and write actual letters! ☺️. Emails don’t count. Don’t forget the Furbies. ...more
Book 2 in the Heartbreaker Bay series. My second book by Jill Shalvis as well as second in this series. You don’t need to read them in order, either, Book 2 in the Heartbreaker Bay series. My second book by Jill Shalvis as well as second in this series. You don’t need to read them in order, either, which is a bonus. One thing I like about this series is the supportive friendships that bind them all. And don’t let her cute covers fool you. They are steamy with a capitol S. That’s not to say there’s no substance or story plot. There is ... and more.
Predictable? Yes. Fun? Ditto. Will I binge the whole series? You Bet....more
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