Monthly Wrap Up

Happy last day of March!

Where did this month go? I feel like I have said that in January and February, but seriously! 2022 is cruising by, and it's a bit much.

I will say that March was a really good month. Not just on the reading front. We took a family vacation to Wisconsin Dells where we had an absolute blast. My kids did all the activities. We ate out way too often. We splurged. We made memories. Of course one of those memories was me finding a low spot in the floor, and ever so slightly twisting my ankle. Leave it to me to find those little things. My poor ankles are never going to heal from all these falls. Sigh. Oh, and my kids all picked out new stuffies from Build A Bear.

After our trip, my husband and I also celebrated 16 years of marriage. Our celebration was having strawberry cheesecake after the kids were in bed. 🤣 Hey that's what happens when the grandparents are out of town, and babysitters are crazy expensive. You enjoy a quiet night at home. If you know me though, you know that home is where I prefer to be.

March also had us beginning the process of our kitchen remodel. Appliances and cabinets were ordered, as were a new garage door, and a new front door. It was a ridiculous amount of money spent, but I am so excited for the finished product. I am so excited about my new stove, and I just hope that it comes in before December. 

Back to reading...In the month of March, I managed to read 18 books. I did the math and that equated to roughly 3,996 pages. I say roughly as I didn't have a specific page count for the four novellas I read. So I had to calculate the page count using the locations. (The formula I use is: page count =location/15~20. I choose to divide by 20.)

I read 8 sports romances, a rockstar romance, two MC romances, quite a few organized crime type romances, and so many other tropes/subgenres. I also started a series finale, I continued a few series, and I started one as well.

All in all it was an outstanding month. I will say that I was a bit disappointed in my page count for the month, but that is what happens when you read 4 novellas. At the same time, almost 4,000 pages is nothing to complain about.

What was my favorite of the month? I'm going to go with Shed My Skin by Nola Marie. Maddox's story was one that I had been anticipating. This man has been through so much in his life, and it's all becoming too much. The pain he deals with on a regular basis is intense. His demons continue to haunt him, and his usual "treatments" are no longer working. Maddox's story is dark. It's deep. It's intense. It's emotional. It's amazing. Just like the man himself. Now I just have to wait for Breathe Again to be released, so that I can find out how his story concludes. (My review for this book will be posted on April 2nd. If you want to read my abbreviated thoughts, head over to Goodreads.)

Here are all the books that I read in March. If a review has been written (and published here on the blog), it is linked.

Dare by Caitlyn Dare
Tied Down by Kim Loraine
Twisted Debt by Xavier Neal & Amarie Avant
Nero DeLuca by Xavier Neal & Amarie Avant
Vicious Queen by Becca Steele & C. Lymari
Big Deck Energy by Kim Loraine
Reap by Caitlyn Dare
Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne
Shed My Skin by Nola Marie
Like I Never Said by C.W. Farnsworth
Deking the Beauty by Crystal Perkins
Campus God by Jennifer Sucevic
Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak
Worth Every Second by Jocelyne Soto
Tight Laced by Lisa Suzanne
Gold Lust by Aleatha Romig
Fighter by S. Massery
Bright Like Midnight by J. Wolf

What did you read in March? Did you have a favorite? Any anticipated reads for April? I have quite the list, and will share those tomorrow!

Laura

Worth Every Second by Jocelyne Soto {a review}

Worth Every Second is a complete standalone, college romance from Jocelyne Soto. If you enjoy opposites attract, friends to lovers, and/or sports romance, then you need to read this book!

Now, this book does have content warnings. I'll be honest and say the brunt of it is in the opening of the story. The topic is discussed further into the book, so be prepared for that. Jocelyne handled the topic carefully. It isn't graphic. It isn't detailed. It just happens to one of our characters. If you are looking for more information in regards to these trigger warnings, please visit Jocelyne's website.

Let's dive into the recap!

Summer football camps are over, and Hunter is returning to campus early to surprise his girlfriend. Except when he arrives, it is Hunter who receives the surprise. After everything that went down, Hunter finds himself googling how to get over a break up. That leads him to a website where pictures are shared, friendship can be formed, and it's all fairly anonymous. Hunter decides to jump in, and posts a picture of his own. It is this picture that leads to Selena and Hunter beginning an online relationship. They are frequently sharing pictures, talking, and getting comfortable with each other. Shortly there after it is discovered that they live in the same area. Outside of that conversation, school is starting up. At the beginning of one class, Hunter decides to sit next to this beautiful girl, rather than with his teammate whom he's upset with. Hunter has no clue that the woman he's just sat next to is the same woman he's been talking with online. Throughout the semester they get to know each other, and feelings are bubbling up. Yet at the same time, there is also this online relationship happening. What happens when the truth is revealed? What happens when the past comes up to haunt you? What will happen if the pictures are shared? Can you trust this person again?

Worth Every Second was an interesting read, and it held my attention from cover to cover. The way it began had me curious as to how that scenario was going to affect the character in future situations. I also wasn't 100% which character it was. That was revealed later on though, so you do figure it out.

Selena and Hunter are both amazing characters. I enjoyed their interactions both in person, and in the online setting. I did find myself wondering when the truth would be revealed, and how that would happen. Then of course I also wondered if the photos would be revealed for others to see, who would be behind all of it, and how would that be discovered. 

I related to Selena in many ways, and she is an amazing character. Not only is she a quieter person, someone who enjoys reading (romance novels at that!), is more of a wallflower except around those she's comfortable with, she also struggles with body image. It's more than all that though. It's also the fact that she is passionate, and she is determined. Selena knows what she wants to do, and is going to d it! Hunter drew me in as well, and you could see that who he projected to others wasn't who he truly is. So it was nice to see him show that side of himself to Selena. Football is something he's passionate about, but there is more to him. He is a family person. He is smart. He is determined to make his future what he wants it to be. I love it!

I will say that I struggled with Hunter's dad quite a bit. The little we know about him had me realizing he doesn't truly care about his son. He cares about the fact that his son is a talented athlete, who has the potential for a professional athletic career. With that comes money. So pushing his son to do all of this, is just to get money in HIS pocket, not for his son's benefit. That just rubbed me wrong. As well as the information regarding the dad's relationship with Hunter's siblings. Ugh.

Let's talk about that content warning for a moment. I'm not going to name it. But everything our character experienced broke my heart. I gasped. My hand flew to my mouth, and I wanted to sob. Then when the flashback occurred, and they had to revisit this trauma, I was gutted. I was very thankful that the other character rushed out to find the other, stood by their side as the memories hit, and guided them through it. It showed support. It showed caring. It showed how this character could be leaned upon. That truth being revealed was difficult, but love and grace were by their side.

Now, about the moment of conflict, or rather moments of conflict. I knew it was coming. I had a general idea of what was going to happen. But how it played out, I wasn't fully prepared for. There was hurt, frustration, anger, and heartbreak. Feelings were formed. Trust was established. But in these moments it felt like all of that was obliterated. Underneath it all though there was still love flowing. There was still that connection. That friendship. That desire for a future with the other. And, in my mind, that is what helped guide them back together.

I loved so much of this story. From the online connection, to the in person friendship that was formed, to the start of the relationship, it all drew me in. These characters drew me in. They felt real. They felt genuine. Everything felt right. And I love that. Yes there were difficult moments, but that is something that most of us deal with in life. Some are just more difficult or traumatic than others. Rating wise I opted to give Worth Every Second 4 stars. 

Worth Every Second was worth every moment I spent with the characters in their little world. I cannot wait to find out what book Hunter and Selena make an appearance in. And I know they will pop up again because Jocelyne said so! Consider my curiosity piqued.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Worth Every Second. This is the fourth book of Jocelyne Soto's that I have read, and let me tell you, I am hooked. I can safely say that she is now an auto-buy author, and I will be reading all of her back list titles. 

Laura

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Posting “certain types” of pictures online is never a good idea. Especially when you’re the star player of your college football team. ⁣

But I did it anyway. ⁣

Never did I think that by posting my pictures online that I would find someone that I would actually be interested in.⁣

But I did.⁣

I saw her pictures, she commented on mine and the conversations were nonstop. She was the girl of my dreams and I wanted to meet her. Who knew that the girl of my dreams was the shy girl that sat next to me all semester. ⁣

Now that I know who she is, I want my shot. Only if she would give it to me. Every chance she gets I get turned down, but I'm not giving up. ⁣

I will show her that she is worth it, even if she may not think so. ⁣

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Meet Jocelyne Soto

Jocelyne Soto is a romance author  born and raised in California. 

She started her writing journey in 2015 and in 2019 she published her first book. She is an independent author who loves discovering new authors on Goodreads and Amazon. 

She comes from a big Mexican family, and with it comes a love for all things family and food.

Jocelyne has a love for her mom’s coffee and writing. In her free time, she can be found reading a romance novel off her iPad or somewhere in the black hole of YouTube.

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After We Fall by JH Croix {cover reveal}

 

JH Croix has just revealed the cover for After We Fall, and it is absolutely stunning! This is the sixth book in the Dare With Me series, and is all about Grant and Harley. After We Fall can absolutely be read as a standalone, so if you're not a series person, no worries.

Clear your calendars for August 30, 2022, as you are going to want to read this small town, sibling's best friend romance!

✔️ We’re roommates.

✔️ We work together.

✔️ She’s my friend’s little sister.

✔️ She’s soooo off limits.

✔️ I want her anyway.

I made a deal with Harley Jackson. We’d burn that fire between us to ashes with a few nights between the sheets. Friends with benefits, but with a time limit. It turned out to be colossally stupid.

A few nights together only made the fire burn hotter. I was never supposed to fall for her.

Grant & Harley’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, daring pilots, sassy heroines, roommates who can’t get enough of each other, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, oozing with swoon, and one smokin’ hot protective hero.

*A full-length, standalone romance.

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Meet J.H. Croix

USA Today Bestselling Author J. H. Croix lives in a small town in the historical farmlands of Maine with her husband and two spoiled dogs. 

Croix writes steamy contemporary romance with sassy women and rugged alpha men who aren't afraid to show some emotion. Her love for quirky small-towns and the characters that inhabit them shines through in her writing. 

Take a walk on the wild side of romance with her bestselling novels!

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A to Z Author Challenge {update}

 

March is just about over... How?

As the month is just about over, that means that it is time for an Author A to Z challenge update.

New additions are in a pink/salmon color, and the blue is existing.

I'm curious to see how many letters I can cross off my list!

A to Z Title Challenge {update}

 It's the end of March! Was I able to cross off any letters in my a to z title challenge? Let's find out.

Remember, the salmon color is the new additions to the list.

Campus God by Jennifer Sucevic {a review}

Campus God, the fourth book in the Campus Series from Jennifer Sucevic, is now available! If you are someone who 1) enjoys football romances, 2) enjoys college romance, and/or 3) enjoys a good hate to love slash enemies to lovers story, then you need to go read Campus God NOW!

This is the second book in the Campus series that I have read. I had previously read Campus Hottie, and enjoyed that story.  That being said, Campus God had me hooked from the very first page. I'm not going to recap this book, as the description gives you all the info you need. So with that, let's jump into my thoughts.

The hate to love between Crosby and Brooke was strong. Yes he was trying to keep his distance from her, and being an ass made it so she couldn't like him. Not to mention that Crosby is roommates (and teammates) with her jerk of an ex.

As the story developed though, you could see the true Crosby starting to make an appearance. He dropped the mask, and really started to show Brooke who he is. I loved that.

Of course I also fully enjoyed that these two had this online/texting relationship before anything developed in person. It was in those moments where Crosby shined. Yes, Crosby could have easily told her that he was the person she was texting, but it was a slippery slope. 

The only thing in the story that I didn't care for was Brooke's mom. I didn't truly understand the dynamic there. I needed more backstory there to fully grasp the situation.

The moment of conflict pulled me in. I have fallen for these two characters, and was rooting for them the entire time. These two may have started off as enemies, but friendship was formed, and then ultimately a happily ever after occurred. I still want to smack Brooke's ex. That freaking man-child had me so angry. Crosby was there to soothe the pain that his "buddy" caused.

As their story wound down, I found myself looking at Asher. The setup for his story has drawn me in, and I look forward to reading that when the time comes. I have a feeling it's going to be a doozy.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Campus God. If enemies to lovers, hate to love, or college romance is your preference, then please go download this book. It was so dang good!

Laura

Crosby Rhodes is considered a god when it comes to Western Wildcats football.

And who knows, he might just be one.  There’s certainly no shortage of girls on campus who agree with the sentiment.  They swoon over his pretty face, dark messy hair, and hard body honed from years of lifting and two-a-day practices.  That alone makes him catnip for the female species.

Add a lip ring and surly disposition to the package and you can understand what all the fuss is about.

Would I be included in that majority?

Hell, no.

As far as I’m concerned, Crosby can eat shit and die.  The guy is a major jerk.  Not to mention, a pain in my assets.  And that’s putting it nicely.  For reasons I’ve never understood, he goes out of his way to humiliate and hurt me.  His barbed comments are always a direct hit before exploding on impact.

I’d love to know what I did to elicit such hatred but that would involve conversing with him and I refuse to do that.  There’s only one more semester before graduation.  Surely, we can get through the next six months without coming to blows.

That’s the hope, anyway.

Which is exactly why I’m thrown off guard when my nemesis pulls me aside and suggests a truce.  Do I necessarily trust him after everything he’s put me through?

Nope.  For the time being, I’ll agree so there can once again be peace in the kingdom all the while keeping him at a firm distance.  Except that turns out to be impossible.  Everywhere I go, there he is.  It’s like I can’t get away from him.  More shocking than that, he’s actually being nice.

If stomping out the underlying attraction that constantly flared to life between us was difficult before, it’s all but impossible now.  But that’s exactly what I’m going to do.  I’ve been burned by one athlete, I’ll be damned if I allow it to happen again.

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Meet Jennifer Sucevic

Jennifer is a USA Today bestselling author who has published seventeen New Adult and Mature Young Adult novels.  Her novels have been translated into both German and Dutch.  Audiobooks are also in the works.  She has a bachelor’s degree in History and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  She spent five years working as a high school counselor before relocating with her family.  Jennifer lives in the Midwest with her husband and four children.

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Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak {a review}

Tutoring the Player by Rebecca Jenshak is now available! This is the first book in the Campus Wallflowers series, and based on what I've read, I am going to be obsessed with this series. The heroines are relatable, and it is giving me flashbacks to the Hockey Gods series by Xavier Neal. (geeky/quiet/shy/introverted female + popular collegiate athlete)

Are you ready to head back to Valley U and meet up with a new cast of characters? I absolutely am. I first discovered this university when I read the Campus Nights series. It is from that series that the Wildcats Hockey series was born. And, well, I'm a bit in love with that series. Okay fine, I'll admit it, I love the Wildcats Hockey series because it's set in Minnesota. There, I said it.  Not the point. Not the series I should be talking about. ANYWAY...We are back at Valley U. We have a group of 4 friends who are living together. All of them would be classified as wallflowers, and to me that's relatable. Next door to these ladies, is a party house, where a very popular person resides. The person who lives in the "white house" also happens to be the enemy of one of the wallflowers. But that info is for book 2.

As Tutoring the Player begins, we have Daisy watching the party happen, and wishing she could be there. But she's not part of that crowd, and she knows she wouldn't fit in. Daisy also knows that her crush, Liam, is at that party. So that really has her attention. That being said, Daisy doesn't think there is a chance for her and Liam to be together. Different worlds and all that. HOWEVER, they are in a class together. And things are about to get interesting, as Daisy is partnered up with Liam and Jordan. Jordan is Liam's roommate, as well as his teammate on the hockey team. Daisy has zero interest in Jordan, but is absolutely smitten with Liam. One day though feelings begin to change. Maybe it's the "forced" proximity, but dang if Jordan isn't drawing her in. Then Jordan has the idea of how to spend even more time with Daisy. Jordan has decided that he needs a tutor, and Daisy is the perfect person to help him out. This friendship is about to evolve. But can their relationship handle the confession that is about to happen?

I ABSOLUTELY loved this story! From the opposites attract trope, to the shy girl as the main character, I was so intrigued. I see so much of myself in Daisy (and her friends). So I think that is what drew me to this book. Then there was the potential of the love triangle with Daisy, Liam, and Jordan. What started as a crush on one, quickly turned into a crush on the other. I was here for it.

Watching our characters develop, and their feelings intensify was so good. I was rooting them on. The situation with one character had me wondering what was going on. I had a suspicion as to what was going on with them, and I was spot on.

The moment of conflict was interesting. Part of me saw it coming, but at the same time I didn't think it would happen like that. Then there was everything that was going on with Violet, and the conflict between the cousins. That was it's own whole thing.

As much as I loved this book, I am eagerly anticipating the next. The set up is perfect, and I am ready for the hate to love.

If you are someone who enjoys college romances that feature the opposites attract storyline, with a little love triangle mixed in, then you need to go grab Tutoring the Player.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts about Tutoring the Player. Please read the book. It truly is wonderful.

Laura

Cover Design: Lori Jackson Designs

I have a type.

I love the good guy.

Responsible and stable. Safe.

So when a beer-drinking, quick-witted, tattooed hockey player asks me to tutor him, I'm suddenly thrust into the world of bad boys and bad decisions.

Jordan is a renowned player on campus.

He doesn’t take anything seriously, except hockey and partying.

But he gives me butterflies.

I’m a wallflower tutoring Valley University’s hottest player.

 

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Meet Rebecca

Rebecca Jenshak is a USA Today bestselling author of new adult and sports romance. She writes sexy, feel-good stories with lots of swoon-worthy moments.

Rebecca lives in Arizona. When she isn’t writing, you can find her cheering on local sports teams, hanging out with friends and family, or curled up with a good book.

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Thank you to Rebecca Jenshak, and Valentine PR, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tutoring the Player.

Deking the Beauty by Crystal Perkins {a review}

From author Crystal Perkins comes an all new fake relationship, older brother's best friend romance set in her Metros Hockey Series. Deking the Beauty tells the story of how Santo and Nita's fake relationship became real.

Brother's Best Friend is one of my absolute favorite tropes! Add that in with hockey romance, and I'm a goner. So is it of any surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed Deking the Beauty? I didn't think so.

Now typically I would recap the story, but when it comes to these fake relationship stories that's a bit more difficult to do without dropping spoilers. Honestly, the description that Crystal Perkins has (see below) tells you exactly what you need to know. So I'll just leave it to her!

On to my thoughts...

Santo and Nita (Ani/Anita) may have started off as a fake relationship, but we know Nita has always had feelings for Santo. For her, this relationship wasn't completely fake. It was showing her what they could have been if he had only been open to being with her. But Neal (Rock) is his best friend, and he just can't look at Nita in a romantic way. Of course Santo's parents breaking up has also skewed the way he looks at relationships. So that has impacted his desire to ever enter a relationship, and even think about a happily ever after.

Witnessing these two fall further for each other was so good. Realizing that they are the only two who don't see their love, was also good. The moment of conflict wasn't over the top. If anything it fit perfectly. It showed the vulnerability of our characters, and how actions can change everything.

Fully enjoyed this book, and have continued to fall for the characters. Cannot wait to see what's next in the Metros Hockey series. And there better be another book in the Metros series, as I'm not ready for it to be over.

If you are a hockey romance fan, or just a fan of Crystal Perkins (seriously, have you read Corrigan and Co?), then you need to read Deking the Beauty. No you don't need to read the others in the series to fully enjoy this one, but it does help to understand the characters a bit more.

Thank you for reading my thoughts. Go pick up this book, or any from Crystal's catalog, and fall in love with her storytelling. I am hooked, and will read it all.

Laura 

Santo

I’m the“beauty” of the Seattle Metros. The nice guy who always has a smile for the media and the fans. Until I have an “off day” at an event. Coupled with some on ice accidents, I go from fan favorite to pariah. To help my image, it’s suggested I tone down my playboy ways and at least pretend to be in a serious relationship. Even if that fake relationship is with my best friend's little sister.

Nita

I’ve been in love with Santo since he was the boy next door when we were growing up. He’s never seen me as more than his best friend’s little sister, but now he needs my help. Being his girlfriend is all I’ve ever wanted, so a few months with him is like a dream come true. But, the dream turns into a nightmare when things become real between us, and he walks away.

With more than just the two of them to consider, can the Saint overcome his fears about relationships? And can Nita trust him to stay when she needs him the most?

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Crystal Perkins has always been a big reader, but she never thought she would write her own book, until she sat down in 2014 and did it. She's now published over 40 books, and has been featured in several anthologies as well.

She lived in Las Vegas for over a decade, where you could find her running author events and winning bookseller. After moving to ND for over a year, she’s back in Vegas again. When she's not reading a few hundred books a year or chasing after her grandson, you can find her watching hockey (Go Knights Go!) and trying to find the perfect shade of lipstick. A mac and cheese connoisseur, she travels the world looking for the perfect version, while attending book conventions and signings as a cover for her research. Poutine research is also conducted regularly on her trips.

Crystal loves hearing from her readers, so please feel free to send her an email, Facebook message, or Tweet! She's also on Instagram, where you can see her monthly reads!

 

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Fool Me Thrice by Lizzie Morton {cover reveal}

Back in August 2021 I had the opportuntiy to read Fool Me Once, and the Fool Me Twice by Lizzie Morton. I was absolutely taken by this series, and I still think about it to this day.

So when I heard that Lizzie was releasing another book in the series, Fool Me Thrice, I knew I had to add it to my TBR list.

Well, she has just recently revealed the cover, and I wanted to share that here, as well as the blurb for the book. Now this is a series, and while this third book is about Josie (instead of Michael), it is best to read them in order. I promise you that it is worth it, and you will have a much better understanding of the storyline if you do. 

Fool Me Thrice is slated for an April 28 release (Happy Birthday to Me!), and you know I will be reading it asap.

Run, Josie, Run. Those are the words he wrote to me and that's exactly what I'm doing.

I thought I was saving all of us, I thought I'd fooled him thrice. The only person I fooled was myself. Trapped in the darkness, I wondered if losing would be the easy way out.

Until Evan.

Off limits. Dangerous. Everything I should stay away from.

The end was coming, I could feel it. But just when the odds were in my favour, the tables turned, taking me right back to where it all began, wondering who I could trust.

If any one.

Only one thing is certain in this game of cat and mouse: there can only be one winner.

I'm determined to make sure it's me.

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More Than A Passing Shot by Tomi Tabb {cover reveal}

Tomi Tabb has just revealed the cover, and the blurb, for her upcoming novel "More than a Passing Shot". This new release has a tentative release date of June 22, 2022.

Also, I did ask Tomi if this is part of the Unexpected Royals series, or if it is a new venture. More Than A Passing Shot will be marketed as a standalone, as it really falls more into the sports romance category than royal romance. That being said, it does tie in to the Unexpected Royals series, as Olive is a former roommate of Clara and Amanda!

Check out this cover though! Let's head to Greece to get to know Alex and Olive.

Olive Nakamura is ready to put her past and her ex-boyfriend behind her. When one of her closest friends invites her to be a bridesmaid in her London wedding, Olive jumps at the opportunity to tour Europe and reinvent herself.

Unfortunately, Olive’s first stop in the gorgeous city Athens, Greece is met with a worker’s strike and an embarrassing coffee spill in front of the most handsome man she’s ever met, Alex Georgiou. Why does Alex’s name sound so familiar? And what secrets is he hiding?

As Olive attempts to unravel the mystery of Alex, Olive learns that leaving the tennis world behind will be harder than she thought and must decide if opening herself up to love is worth the risk.

If you have previously enjoyed following the stories and adventures of Clara, and Amanda than you will enjoy reading about their one time roommate, Olive.

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Tight Fit by Lisa Suzanne {a review}

Tight Fit, the third book in the Vegas Aces: The Tight End series from Lisa Suzanne, is now available! If you've read the Tight Spot and Tight Hold, then chances are you've been anticipating this release! Or maybe that's just me. I am beyond excited for this entire series.

Now this is a continuation, so I can't say much about the premise of the book. What I can say is that there is plenty of drama, even more steam, and a trip to Montana. That's all I can say. I know! I KNOW! I'm sorry!

I will lead my review/thoughts with this: Tight Fit is my favorite of the series so far!

Ben and Kaylee were spectacular in Tight Fit. Getting to see Ben relax a bit, and Kaylee find a place that feels like home was just the best. It was also nice to see Ben let his guard down a bit, and reveal some things to Kaylee. Escaping to Montana was just these two needed. Not only did they draw closer to each other, but they learned about each other also. I could see these two making that house their forever place.

"When you love somebody, you love all of them. Past and present, history and scars and all. You know how I feel about a lot of things, but sometimes it's hard to read you  because you're so afraid of letting anybody in. It's okay to let me in, Ben."

Oh, and Grandma Jean? LOVE HER! She definitely dropped some truth bombs on the couple, and it was things they both needed to hear. She spoke with love. She spoke with experience. She spoke to both of them in the ways that they needed. Grandma Jean knows Ben in and out. She knows his struggles, his demons, and his past. But she can also read Kaylee perfectly, and was able to get into her thoughts a bit regarding her dreams and wishes.

Of course there was also drama in this book, which is to be expected. The one piece of drama I wasn't surprised about who was behind it. I saw that one coming. The other though had my jaw drop ever so slightly. BUT I can see the motivation behind why it all went down the way it did.

Here in my home, we find peace. We make up after we fight. We're open and honest with one another--with what we want and with what we need. We're isolated in solitude, and when it's just the two of us, everything is pretty damn near perfect.

But as soon as we leave this sanctuary, reality storms back in.

I feel like a set up for an announcement will happen soon, and it will rock our characters causing even more drama. I need to read Tight Laced to see if I'm correct! I'm not talking about the announcement that was hinted at either. That one I see happening. The other though, if it is what I think it is, is going to be a forever situation.

I gave Tight Fit 5 stars over on Goodreads, and on BookBub! Maybe it was the fact that this story is continuing to build, and I can see how things will play out. Maybe it is the fact that I am so drawn in, and feel connected to the characters, that I am just that hopeful. In all reality, it's Lisa Suzanne's ability to write a story that has captivated me. Her storytelling feels like a tv mini series, and I'm here for it. I want to tune in each and every "week" to see what happens next with our characters. To see how they work through their issues, through the drama, and ultimately find their happily ever after.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on Tight Fit. I truly hope that you will pick up the entire Vegas Aces collection, and fall for these characters the way I have. It truly does read like a soap opera at times. (Especially seasons 1 and 2 with the Michelle drama.)

Laura

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs

It’s okay to admit I’m scared.

Outside forces are working hard to tear us apart, but we’ve teamed up against them. It’s the internal struggles we’re battling that could spell the ultimate end.

When Ben makes a public show to prove how committed we are, I’m left confused as I struggle to figure out whether his feelings for me are real or if they’re part of the act.

As we spend time at his secluded estate in Montana, I start to question whether there’s really an expiration date stamped on our relationship or if we could actually find a way to make this work.

We were all wrong for each other from the start, but together we’re a tight fit. As he lets me in on the secrets of his past, I fear it’s those very secrets that have the power to tear us apart.

TIGHT FIT is the third book in the VEGAS ACES: THE TIGHT END series. This series must be read in order.

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Meet Lisa Suzanne

Lisa Suzanne is a romance author who resides in Arizona with her husband and two kids. 

She’s a former high school English teacher and college composition instructor. 

When she's not chasing her kids, she can be found working on her latest book or watching reruns of Friends.  

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Thank you to Lisa Suzanne, and Wordsmith Publicity, for providing me with an advanced review copy of Tight Fit.