Thursday, April 22, 2021

Reluctantly Perfect {a review}

 



Friends, I just finished reading Reluctantly Perfect by S.E. Rose and oh my word did I enjoy this book.

Let's back up for a minute though. Reluctantly Perfect is the fifth book in the Perfectly Imperfect Love series by S.E. Rose. In this book we meet up with Megan and Clark. They had been friends since they were itty bitty. Then when they were in 8th grade things went awry. You see they kissed during a game of spin the bottle, and well, that kiss changed things. Suddenly their friendship slipped away, and they became mortal enemies.

That's right friends, Reluctantly Perfect is a hate to love (or enemies to lovers) story. 

I went into the story knowing what I had read in the teaser. It caught my attention, and I decided to go for it. I'm glad that I did. 

Megan and Clark are fantastic together. They have all this history together, and even though they were enemies for so long, their families still spent time together. Therefore they still spent time together. Now they attend the same college, and are getting ready to graduate. Not only that, they have both applied for an internship, and the company is only taking 6 people. So naturally this is causing a bit of tension. Then there was the scene at the sorority house. No not that steamy one. The other one scene that happened a bit later. I immediately knew who was behind it. But that still didn't stop me from jumping a bit. Yeah. 

There is so much I want to say about the story. Yet I'm afraid I'll say too much, and spoil the story. Just know Megan and Clark get their HEA. Ahh gotta love that the majority of romance novels end with that.  Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and check out the first four books in the series. Oh, and look at that, Amazon is telling me Undeniably Perfect is a freebie. WOO HOO!

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,

Please keep scrolling to read a teaser of Reluctantly Perfect. There are also links to purchase the book and/or add it to your want to read list over on Goodreads. Oh, there are links for S.E. Rose as well. Go follow S.E. on all their socials!


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Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Clark Moore has his sight set on a coveted internship as he finishes college. The only problem is…Megan Lennox.

Megan Lennox once had the world’s biggest crush on the boy across the street. But somewhere between middle school and college, Clark Moore became her greatest rival.

Now, the two competitive former friends are about to be forced to work together if they want a chance at one of the most exclusive job opportunities in their field.

And they are about to find out that their arch enemy may just be their heart’s perfect match. Will they be able to see past their differences, or will they let their chance at happily ever after slip away?


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About the Author
 
USA Today & International Bestselling romance author, S.E. Rose lives near Washington D.C. with her family. When she's not wrangling her cats or keeping up with her kids, she's plotting her next story. She loves all things wine, coffee, and cats. In her non-existent free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, binging on her favorite shows, and reading, especially if it's a good mystery or comedy.   


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Diesel {a review}



You may recall that Driven by K. Bromberg was my favorite read of March. So when I discovered Diesel by Lyssa Cole was set in the Driven world, I knew I had to read it. 

Diesel follows Luca and Neveah. Neveah works for Walker Tires, and is in charge of driver sponsorships. Luca is a NASCAR driver who happens to be the resident bad boy. Neveah is determined to sign him, as she think he will bring a boost of revenue to the struggling Walker Tires. She also sees the good in Luca, the man she knows he really is. The problem? Well for one, Neveah needs to convince her dad that this is a smart plan, as he is seriously doubting it. After all he's seen everything that has been said/published about Luca. The other? That would be getting Luca to change his image. First though, she needs Luca to accept the sponsorship.

It was so nice to be back in car racing/race track setting. I'm finding that this is an area of sports romance that I want to read more of. So I'm thinking I'll stick around the Driven world for a while.

Overall, I truly enjoyed Diesel. Seeing how Luca and Neveah started this relationship. Back when they absolutely despised each other, yet there was that spark that neither could truly deny. Then witnessing the relationship progress, but neither wanting to admit to it. Even their inevitable fight. I was here for all of it.

I did find myself wondering when the dramatic moment would happen. I was anticipating it, as I knew there had to be THAT moment. When it did happen, I can't say I'm surprised about how it played out. Naturally my heart broke a little bit, as that's just who I am. I felt crushed for Neveah. I was worried about Luca. I was curious about how Neveah's family would react. Then my mind wandered to what happens next? What does this mean for Luca's career? What will happen to Walker Tires? What will happen with Luca and Neveah? Thankfully all of that was covered, so I didn't have to wait long.

One thing I would have liked to see more of within the book, was more about Luca and Neveah's business relationship. I wanted to see them working together, and see how Neveah was changing things for Luca. But we didn't get that. (and that's okay! I fully understand not everything can be included in a book.)

When it's all said and done, I enjoyed the book. I fell for the characters, as well as the setting. Now I'm finding myself wanting to check out other books by Lyssa Cole. So I will need to do that.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,


Please scroll a bit further to read the teaser for Diesel. There are also links to purchase the book, as well as a link to add it to your want to read list on Goodreads. Oh, and of course links to connect with Lyssa Cole.


Release Date: April 22

Luca DeMello- I hate him, he's sex, arrogance, and trouble rolled up in a race suit. My dad warns me to stay away... but I sign him anyways. So why does my heart pound and my skin prickle every time he looks at me?
 
Neveah Walker- She gets on my nerves. She's a woman in a man's world. Who cares if she has curves for days, smells like heaven, and is bossy as hell?
 
He’s the latest and greatest in the motorsports world. Killer driver, makes a ton of cash, and everyone wants to sponsor him. Too bad he’s got a bad reputation and an even worse attitude.
 
She’s the one trying to help her family business. Hell bent on not letting anything come between her and her career.
 
But when Luca performs less and demands more of Neveah, will she be the one that loses? Or will he be without one of his biggest sponsors? 

Lyssa Cole’s Diesel is a sexy, angsty, enemies to lovers contemporary romance in K. Bromberg’s Driven World. It features cameos from Colton and Rylee, with Luca being a part of Colton’s race team at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. 

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Meet Lyssa Cole

Lyssa Cole has been in love with books for as long as she can remember. Escaping into a story is her favorite pastime. Wanting to be a writer for a couple years now, she is now crafting her own stories. 

She loves to write angsty, sexy romance with lots of heat and some suspense to keep you guessing and wanting to turn that page! 

She lives in Southeastern Mass with her two kids and two dogs. Lover of coffee, all things chocolate, & always the avid reader, you can keep up with Lyssa Cole by subscribing to her newsletter below. 

You'll also find her on all social media and if you'd like to say hello, email her at lyssacole@lyssacolebooks.com.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Faker {a review}


Back in January I was scrolling through Instagram, and noticed a post about a new hockey romance series. To say I was intrigued would be an understatement. I immediately found myself on Amazon, and soon had the first three books in the series ordered.

That series was The Boston Hawks by Gina Azzi. I read The Sweet Talker, and was captivated. Then The Risk Taker came out, and and I fell further for these characters. Well now, now it's time for The Faker. Now I get Torsten and Rielle's story. Torsten grabbed my attention back in The Sweet Talker, and I couldn't get him off my mind. Rielle has been there since the beginning as well, but we didn't see a ton of her. Obviously in The Faker, it's all about these two.

I absolutely loved The Faker. From the beginning to the end, I did not want to put it down. There was a time, at the beginning of the book, where I was cringing (and literally saying eww no). Everything that happened after that altercation had me saying 'more please'. Torsten and Rielle are amazing together. The chemistry between them is undeniable. Should we talk about the steam? Oh friends, it is STEAMY. 

A little over midway through the book, I found myself wanting to throttle Torsten and Rielle. Oh they were frustrating me. But in the end it was worth it. It just was.

Oh and yes, I totally had tears running down my cheeks a few times. I can't help it, I am an emotional person, and the feelings just hit hard sometimes. I won't tell you which scenes hit me, but there were a few. And that's all I will say about that.

If age gap romances are your thing, then read The Faker! (He's 37, she's 24)
If marriage of convenience is your trope, then read The Faker!
If millionaire/billionaire romances are your thing, then read The Faker!
Obviously if sports romance is a favorite, then read The Boston Hawks series.

Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,


Please keep scrolling for a teaser of The Faker, an excerpt from the books, as well as links to add the series to your Goodreads and/or purchase the books.


Title: The Faker
Series: Boston Hawks Hockey #3
Author: Gina Azzi
Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance
Release Date: April 21, 2021


BLURB

NHL hotshot Torsten Hansen is a lot of things. My husband shouldn't be one of them.

One emotional night slinging tequila shots and singing karaoke with the Hawks defenseman turns into more than I bargained for. A wicked hangover, an eviction notice, and a marriage proposal.

If Torsten and I wed, he can fulfill a promise to his grandmother and the debt I'm drowning in will be paid by his trust fund. It's a win-win, an easy and straightforward arrangement between friends.

So what if my friend has piercing blue eyes, a sensual smirk, and a body that occupies my dreams? It shouldn't matter that Torsten understands my past and makes me feel safe.

Except it does. Because if I give my heart to my husband, how will I survive our eventual divorce?





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EXCERPT

I walk beside her, wondering if I’ve lost my damn mind.
What the hell was I thinking? Did I seriously just propose marriage to a woman I’ve spent a total of fifteen hours with, in group settings, over blueberry pancakes?
Yes, yes I did.
We’re quiet as we walk, both of us lost in our thoughts. Except mine swing from angry to needy to frustrated. I hate that Rielle questioned our friendship, as if I don’t give a shit about her. I know we aren’t close and don’t really know each other but does she seriously think I treat her the same way I treat puck bunnies? Her accusation stung and it shouldn’t have because it’s the perception I’ve spent years cultivating.
I just don’t like that it worked on her.
Then, there’s the fact that she’s obviously in some kind of trouble. Four hundred and seventy thousand dollars? Really? That’s not normal credit card or student loan debt. That’s serious, life-altering, damaging debt. Is someone trying to shake her down? Is that why she has bruises on her arm?
Jesus. I scrape a hand over my face, glancing at Rielle from the corner of my eye. She keeps her head straight ahead, her footsteps even, her shoulders pulled back. I couldn’t get a read on her if I was a fucking mind reader.
But marriage? No, I didn’t propose marriage. I proposed something different. A transaction. And she knows it.






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AUTHOR BIO

Gina Azzi writes emotional and captivating contemporary romance novels with heart-warming happily-ever-afters. She is the author of Second Chance Chicago Series, The Kane Brothers Series, Finding Love in Scotland Series, The College Pact Series, and Corner of Ocean and Bay. All of her books can be read as stand-alones. 

A Jersey girl at heart, Gina has spent her twenties traveling the world, living and working abroad, before settling down in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three children. She's a voracious reader, daydreamer, and coffee enthusiast who loves meeting new people. Say hey to her on social media or through www.ginaazzi.com.


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Anything for this Love {cover reveal}

Look at this cover for Anything for this Love by Ashley Cade! 

STUNNING!

Also, can we talk about that teaser? I need to read this book NOW. Seriously.

It sounds like Anything for this Love is going to be intense, and I am looking forward to every moment of it.

Please scroll down a bit to read the teaser. Thanks!

My Lucky #13 {cover reveal}

One of my favorites, Piper Rayne, has just revealed the cover for their upcoming book My Lucky #13! 

My Lucky #13 is the first full length novel in the Hockey Hotties series. We all know how much I love hockey romance, so I am looking forward to devouring all the books! (and oh how I'm hoping Piper Rayne will announce additional titles to the Hockey Hotties.)

Scroll a bit further to read the teaser, and click the link to download Countdown to a Kiss!