An Irresistible Chance by Kim Loraine {a review}

An Irresistible Chance is the kick off to Kim Loraine's latest series the Irresistible Langstons, and it is officially available! So let's head back to Montana to find out what's going on with Hawk Langston, and his daughter Carly. Rumor has it, Hawk is going to need a nanny, and Lark & Travis Ryker have the perfect candidate!

Oh where to begin with my recap?!? Daisy has recently broken up with the man she was dating, and she's out of a job as well. So when her friend Lark tells her about a nanny job in Montana, she's jumping at the chance to be near her friend again.  On her way to Montana, Daisy stops at a hotel for the night. It is there that she meets a handsome cowboy, who she spends a little time with in the elevator, and ends up asking him to kiss her. Best kiss ever. Flash forward a little bit, and she meets the man she will be working for. It's the handsome cowboy. Nerves arise, and she's tempted to flee. That is until she meets Carly. She'll put aside her issues for that little girl who has just stolen her heart. But can the relationship between Daisy and Hawk remain professional? Will hearts be broken or will there be a happily ever after in her future?

As soon as I read the small teaser at the end of Wild Mistake, I KNEW I would enjoy this book. Hawk and Daisy did not disappoint one bit, and I could not put down my kindle. I was fully immersed in their world, and had to know what happened next for the duo. Add in Carly, and I was just a goner. That little girl is something else. Now I can't lie, I would have loved for their big dramatic moment to be a little grander, but it was fine. It was more like a mole hill than a mountain, but that's okay. Still issues were worked out. Tension was released, Happiness was found. Trust was built. And these two found love. (oh come on, you know these books end in HEAs, so don't pretend to be surprised! 😉)

I loved the book, and like I said I could not put it down. The Langston family has captured my attention, and I cannot wait to revisit them. Before we can do that though, we have to reconnect with the folks at Wilde Horse Ranch. Sounds like Maverick has a proposition for the vet.

If you've read the Rykers or the Wildes, then the Langstons is just the next step. All of these families know each other, and are often helping each other out. So it only makes sense that they appear in each others books. Let's go to Montana and hang out at these ranches.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts on An Irresistible Chance. If you too are a fan of cowboy romances set in small towns, then please go read this one. I think you'll enjoy it. I know I did.

Laura

Cover Designer: TE Black
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Model: Andrew Biernat

Don't sleep with the nanny.

That should be a simple rule to follow, but some things are easier said than done.

Especially when the nanny I hire to take care of my wild child daughter turns out to be the one I can't forget. 

The woman I shared a red-hot anonymous kiss with a few weeks ago when we were trapped in an elevator? Yeah, seems she's one and the same--sweet, sexy, irresistible Daisy.

When she shows up in town, fresh-faced and ready to care for my kid, it hits me like a kick from a stubborn mare. I'm in way over my head.

I've been fantasizing about seeing my elevator woman again. And now I'm seeing her every damn day at the breakfast table, or at the playground with my adorable daughter.

Daisy is exactly what my little girl needs. 

But every day I spend with Daisy makes me want her more, only I can't have her. 

I won't risk breaking the unbreakable rule to take a chance at love.

Until the night I do.

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Meet Kim Loraine

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Thank you to Kim Loraine, and Valentine PR, for providing me with an advanced copy of An Irresistible Chance.

Kim Loraine has a new series!

 

First things first, LOOK at this cover for An Irresistible Chance! Kim Loraine just revealed it today, and I am so ready to read Hawk's story.

Also, did you catch that this is a NEW series? Yep! We now have the Rykers, the Wildes, and now the Langstons. I'm here for it. I love getting to see all the familiar faces, and catching up on the lives of my fictional friends.

An Irresistible Chance is coming on November 1, and if single dad romances are your trope, go pre-order this one. Now.

Cover Designer: TE Black
Photographer: Wander Aguiar
Model: Andrew Biernat

Don't sleep with the nanny.

That should be a simple rule to follow, but some things are easier said than done.
Especially when the nanny I hire to take care of my wild child daughter turns out to be the one I can't forget. 

The woman I shared a red-hot anonymous kiss with a few weeks ago when we were trapped in an elevator? Yeah, seems she's one and the same--sweet, sexy, irresistible Daisy.

When she shows up in town, fresh-faced and ready to care for my kid, it hits me like a kick from a stubborn mare. I'm in way over my head.

I've been fantasizing about seeing my elevator woman again. And now I'm seeing her every damn day at the breakfast table, or at the playground with my adorable daughter.

Daisy is exactly what my little girl needs. 

But every day I spend with Daisy makes me want her more, only I can't have her. 

I won't risk breaking the unbreakable rule to take a chance at love.

Until the night I do.

Pre-order your copy today!

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Add An Irresistible Chance to your Goodreads TBR!

Meet Kim Loraine

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Wild Mistake {a review}

Are you a fan of cowboy romances? Have you read Wild Ride? Did you fall for the Wildes? If so, it’s time for Luke’s story, and Wild Mistake tells us everything. So let’s head to Montana, and the Wilde’s horse ranch. But first, we are taking a two week vacation to Hawaii! After all, Luke did win that trip while he was in Vegas with Sutton! 

Luke has sworn to never give his heart to another woman. That break-up ruined him a bit, and now being here at her wedding just stings. It is at the wedding that Luke reconnects with Mackenzie Langston. She’s been gone for a while, and she happens to be the sister of his best friend. Not only that but the Langston’s are like family to Luke. They taught him what a family could be like. Luke quickly learns that Mack needs a break, and since he needs a break too this trip is the perfect escape. So Luke convinces Mack to leave with him for two weeks. When Luke and Mack arrive at their hotel room they quickly realize that there is only one bed in the suite. This shouldn’t be an issue. They are both adults. They are both single. Neither is looking for anything. So clearly nothing is going to happen. Right? Luke is nervous about this though. Nash would kick his butt if Luke did anything with Mack. The last thing Luke wants is to ruin his friendship with any of the Langstons, and he definitely does not want to hurt Mackenzie. His best friend would never forgive him if he did. But a shared bed, a honeymoon type vacation, and a gorgeous setting just might spark a relationship. Or at least one that can last for two weeks.

I love the Wilde Horse Ranch series. I loved the Ryker Ranch series. And if there is a Langston series (which it sounds like there could be), I am sure I’ll love that one too. Wild Mistake had me hooked from the beginning. Luke and Mack are amazing together. The chemistry is off the charts, and the steam, oooh eee, yeah it’s quite steamy. I loved how everything played out. From the beginning of their relationship, to the memories they made in Hawaii, to the big dramatic moment, to the I love yous, to the happily ever after, it was all so good. Kim Loraine just keeps writing these books that have me falling for the characters and the setting. I cannot wait to see what happens next with the Wildes. After all, we did have a bit of a bomb dropped on us with a couple situations. So yeah, I’m curious.

You need to read Wild Mistake. Trust me on that. You’ll be ever so glad you did. Especially if you enjoy cowboy romances, the best friend’s sibling trope, forced proximity, and/or shared bed romances. Highly recommend the book, and the series.

Thank you for reading my thoughts,
Laura

It seemed like a good idea at the time.
A two-week Hawaiian vacation with a beautiful woman. What could go wrong?

Well, when that woman is my best friend's little sister, the answer is--everything.

Mackenzie Langston has been in my life since we were kids, and until now I didn't see past her family and our friendship.

So when she tells me she's sworn off men for the next year after a bad breakup, I jump at the chance to have some company on the vacation I'd booked for me and my cheating ex.

But Mack's all grown up and we're both on the rebound.

In a romantic suite with just one bed, the weather isn't the only thing that gets hot.

Turns out, what I thought was a good idea might end up one big mistake.

Especially when my heart's on the line.



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Meet Kim Loraine

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Thank you to Kim Loraine, and Grey's Promotions for providing me with an advanced copy of Wild Mistake.

My Top 3 Favorite Tropes

There are so many amazing romance books on the market just waiting to be read. When looking for new books, you might be searching by the sub-genre, and/or the trope that they fall into, or you may just be searching for your favorite author. No matter how you search for books, chances are you may have heard people talk about tropes. Tropes are a way to describe the plot of the story, or better yet it’s a representation of the character, setting, or storyline. It’s familiar. It’s known. When you know the trope, you will have a good idea of what will happen between the main characters. You know how they’ll fall in love, and potentially have their happily ever after.

There are many tropes that I adore. Some are definitely more preferred than others. That being said, it seems with a lot of books I am discovering I enjoy tropes that I thought I otherwise wouldn’t. So it’s been an interesting journey. But that’s a post for a different day.

Today I want to share my top 3 favorite tropes in the romance genre. I will even give you a few examples of books to go with it. Hey, if you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for book recommendations.

My Top 3, in no particular order, are:

1. Friends to Lovers

2. Best Friend’s Sibling

3. Second Chance Romance

Friends to Lovers

The name of the trope tells you exactly what you are getting. Our main characters have been friends for a good amount of time, and eventually they both want more in their friendship. They want romance. They want a partner. They want a happily ever after, and they see this person as their forever person.

So why is this one of my favorite tropes? Honestly, it comes down to the fact that it’s what a lot of people want, or a lot of people experience. Plus there is the history that you share with this person. You have these memories that you’ve created together as friends, and now you’re able to take it to the next chapter. You’re still friends, but there’s the added intimacy of the relationship now as well.

Here are a few books that I think you’d enjoy if you like the friends to lovers trope.

1. The Rule Maker by Gina Azzi

   Austin and Chloe were childhood friends, but were separated due to her family moving. Now that her family is back in town, and she’s gone through a recent breakup, these two friends reconnect.

2. Secrets of the World’s Worst Matchmaker by Piper Rayne
   Colton and Juno are best friends, and have been for a long time. Juno has a job as a matchmaker, and she had fixed Colton up with someone else. Now she’s regretting that choice, and is a bit heartbroken.

3. Restless Things by Samantha Lovelock

   Sunday and Payne have been friends since they were small children. They’ve been through a lot together, and know each other’s secrets. Now though, they are both starting to feel that pull towards wanting more. But yet they are fighting it. Or at least Sunday is. *note that this is book 3 in an on-going series. While it is the start of Sunday and Payne’s story, it is best that you start from the beginning with Fragile Things.

Best Friend’s Sibling

This trope is also known as Brother’s Best Friend, but sometimes there is a role reversal, so I like to change the wording ever so slightly. The Best Friend’s Sibling trope is just what it sounds like, one of our characters is falling for the brother or sister of their best friend. 

Now I can’t lie, when I was a teenager, I wanted this to happen. I wanted to fall for one of my brother’s friends, and I wanted it reciprocated. It is what it is. But that isn’t what happened in my life, and I am perfectly okay with that. I’m more than happy with my workplace romance. (which yes, is another trope.) I honestly think that teenage desire is what sparked my love of this trope. Plus it’s just such a Hallmark Movie waiting to happen. Ya know?

I have plenty of examples I could offer, but I’ll stick to three.

1. Gravity by KL Jessop

   Gray is best friends with Nora’s big brother. He has been fighting this attraction for years now. After all there is quite the age gap happening, and he’s worried about what others will think. Especially his best friend.

2. Southern Heart by Natasha Madison

   Mayson is suddenly in town, and arrives at his best friend’s house severely injured. When he arrives Chelsea is there taking care of the kids, and is scared out of her mind. But her medical training kicks in, and she ends up saving Mayson’s life. Ethan isn’t too sure about this relationship, and he really does not want his little sister with one of his friends.

3. Home Game by Lisa Suzanne

   Oh Luke and Ellie! Ellie has recently moved to Vegas after being fired from her previous job. The timing is perfect because her brother is about to get married. The night before the wedding, Ellie meets Luke, and they have a one night stand. Or what should be a one night stand. As Ellie quickly finds out, Luke is her brother’s best friend. Luke is also the guy who she’s about to move in with.

Second Chance Romance

This trope just pulls at my heartstrings. Our main characters have been in a relationship together previously, but something didn’t work out for various reasons. Now though, they’ve grown. They’ve changed. They haven’t forgotten the other person, and they want them back. And these stories tell us how they end up achieving their happily ever after.

I think the reason I enjoy the second chance romance trope so much is because most of us have been there. The relationship has ended, but you’re not ready for it to be done. You can still see yourself with the other person, and you’d love nothing more than to get back together with them. You feel that connection, and you can see them as your forever person. The other reason I enjoy it so much is because of Hallmark movies. I can’t lie, I freaking love those movies. The cheesier the better. What can I say, I just love a good happily ever after!

Here are three book recommendations for the Second Chance Romance trope.

1. Rules for Dating Your Ex by Piper Rayne

   Sedona and Jameson were high school sweethearts. They couldn’t imagine being without the other person. But when they moved to New York, something changed in their relationship. Feelings were hurt. Hearts were broken. Now Sedona has returned to Alaska, and she’s trying to mend her broken heart. It is going okay until the day that Jameson shows up.

2. Southern Chance by Natasha Madison

   Kallie and Jacob were deeply in love. They thought they would be together forever. That is until prom night when Jacob left with Savannah. That night, Kallie’s heart was shattered. Now it is many years later, and Kallie is returning home. Jacob is now the chief of police, and he will be impossible to avoid. Everyone in town knows their history. Now they will get to witness these two reconnect, but can they get their HEA?

3. Roped Tight by Kim Loraine

   Sam and Tucker met as teenagers. Sam was just starting to figure out who he is, and he was suddenly swept off his feet by Tucker. But Sam was having issues with it. He didn’t want his sexuality out there for others to know, and announcing he and Tucker were a thing would be doing just that. Tucker came to the Ryker Ranch to work as a ranch hand, and quickly became like family. He and Sam had an amazing night together, and then Sam left town. Now it’s years later, and Sam has returned to the ranch. These two are about to have the opportunity for a second chance, but will they take it?

There you have it friends, those are my top 3 favorite romance tropes! As you can see they all fall into that Hallmark movie scenario, and I’m not complaining one bit. I do love a Hallmark movie from time to time. Do you have a preferred trope? If so, tell me about it. Also, if you’re up to it, what book do you recommend to go with it?

Thank you for reading my thoughts,

Laura

Wild Mistake {cover reveal}

 

Kim Loraine has revealed the cover for

Wild Mistake, Wilde Horse Ranch 2!

Releasing July 26, 2021

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

A two-week Hawaiian vacation with a beautiful woman. What could go wrong?

Well, when that woman is my best friend's little sister, the answer is—everything.

Mackenzie Langston has been in my life since we were kids, and until now I didn't see past her family and our friendship. So when she tells me she's sworn off men for the next year after a bad breakup, I jump at the chance to have some company on the vacation I'd booked for me and my cheating ex. But Mack's all grown up and we're both on the rebound.

In a romantic suite with just one bed, the weather isn't the only thing that gets hot.

Turns out, what I thought was a good idea might end up one big mistake. Especially when my heart's on the line.

 

Pre-order your copy today!

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Meet Kim

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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Wild Ride {a review}

Oh my heart! We're returning to Montana and the Rykers! Not only that, we're getting together with the Wildes. Yep, those would be the same Wildes that are rivals with the Rykers.

Wild Ride is the latest release by Kim Loraine, and this is the first full length book in the new Wilde Horse Ranch series! It is kicking off by giving Sera Ryker her HEA! Sera is in Vegas for a promotional event for her family's reality tv show. It is there that she runs into Sutton Wilde. After one wild night, these two wind up married. Not only that, but their marriage has hit all the news sources. There's no annulling this marriage, at least not for the next 30 days. Otherwise it would do damage to the show, and Sera doesn't want to hurt her family.

Now, I loved every minute of the Ryker Ranch series, so I had high hopes for Wild Ride. Wild Ride did not disappoint. Sera and Sutton are amazing together. I loved reading their journey towards their HEA. I loved that we went back to the Ryker Ranch, and got to "see" all those familiar faces. I mean I knew that would happen since this is kind of a crossover, but still. I also enjoyed learning about the past between the Rykers and the Wildes. Witnessing the relationship between Sera and Sutton change was amazing. I mean they've always had an interest in each other, so it was only natural that that attraction would grow. I just loved every single moment. And now, I'm really curious about who is getting their story told next. Is it July yet?

I am loving these contemporary western/cowboy romances that Kim Loraine is creating. If cowboy/western romances are something you are in to, then I highly recommend Wild Ride. But I do suggest starting with the Ryker Ranch series first, so that you history of the characters. (psst: Saddle Up, aka Ryker Ranch #1, is currently a free download on Amazon, so go grab it.)

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,


If you'd like to read the teaser for Wild Ride, please scroll a bit further. There are also links to connect with Kim Loraine, add the book to your Goodreads list, and (if you want to) links to purchase the book.

Wild Ride by Kim Loraine is now live!

I have thirty days to make my wife fall in love with me.

The biggest rivalry in Sunrise, Montana is the feud between the ranch families of the Rykers and the Wildes. And it's only grown stronger over the years.

So what happens when a Wilde and a Ryker wake up in Vegas, in the same bed, hungover, and...married?

Sutton Wilde and Sera Ryker are in for one Wild Ride.

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Meet Kim

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

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May Anticipated Releases

Can you believe it's already time to talk about books releasing in May? 

I know! I mean it seems as though I was just sharing my anticipated reads for April. Yet some how, here we are.

So I have ELEVEN books on my anticipated reads list. I know. You want to know what's not funny? They're all in the second half of the month.  And I really want to read them all on their release dates. (well unless I can some how score an ARC, and then there is the chance of reading in advance) Yes I want to read them on their release dates because I want to read these books, but also because I want to share my thoughts here on the blog. Oh and all the books are continuations of series, or spin-offs. Sorry, not sorry.

What are the ELEVEN books? Well, I'm glad you asked.