Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Out Now...So Not Meant To Be by: Meghan Quinn

 

So Not Meant To BeSo Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Five stars!
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I couldn’t wait for this book to be released, A Not So Meet Cute was one of my favorite books and a book I recommended to everyone. Well let me tell you so will So Not Meant To Be, these two books are tops on my list, and now a need to wait patiently for Breaker’s story.

JP and Kelsey don’t have the best relationship to start, they work together and JP doesn't make it easy on Kelsey with his constant teasing and banter. She wants to have a professional relationship with him and a friendship too as their siblings are engaged to be married.

Kelsey just wants to find love, she’s a hopeless romantic and even has a podcast showcasing couples and their love stories. And JP thinks it’s all ridiculous, he has quite the reputation for being a playboy but he also has a massive crush on Kelsey. The two couldn’t be more opposite and JP thinks she completely despises him. JP also believe in friendship between the two of them and is making it hard for Kelsey to like him when that’s all she wants.

I don't want to give too much away but who remembers or has read Three Blind Dates? Well Going In Blind (the dating app) is featured in this book and let's just say it’s quite the fun date and pairing. I love when Meghan throes in her little Easter eggs of other books she’s written. And the podcasts!! Wait until you read all the couples, it was so fun to revisit some of my favorite stories and I’ve read them all!

So back to JP and Kelsey, the majority of this book takes place in San Francisco where they take on a job assignment together and are sharing a living space (forced proximity ;)). They begin to get to know each other, there are fights, sexual tension, and most of all a friendship that starts to form. I loved their outings and how protective JP was of Kelsey, I loved the tension and the banter and I loved getting to see them really get to know each other and start falling.

Like all of Meghan’s stories it is hilarious, but also heartfelt, romantic, and sexy. She does such a good job of bringing out all of your emotions while reading. Bring on Breaker!


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Leisa Rayven is back with a five star read!!

 

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Doctor Love, an all-new steamy, opposites attract standalone romance from International Bestselling author Leisa Rayven, is available now!

Toby Jenner may be tall, handsome, and own the world’s greatest collection of cardigans, but his track record with women is woeful. Even though he’s the tech genius behind the most successful matchmaking app of all time, it seems as though Doctor Love is able to predict everyone’s perfect partner except his own.

All that changes when a beautiful, intelligent, quirky-as-hell woman crashes into his life. Plagued by her own relationship woes, Joanna’s done with dating guys who aren’t right and pins her hopes on the Happy Ever After app turning her love life around.

Within hours of meeting her, Toby realizes he’s finally found the soul-deep connection he’s always craved. Even better, she seems to feel the same way.

There’s just one problem–according to his own state-of-the-art compatibility algorithm, they don’t stand a snowball’s chance in hell of working out.

Being a man of logic, Toby knows he should forget about her and move on. He knows he shouldn’t move into her plush Manhattan apartment so he can monitor the glitchy A. I. that runs/ruins her life. He knows he should be fine with her dating men whose compatibility scores aren’t in the single digits. And he should absolutely ignore how just being near her sets his entire world on fire.

Yes, Toby is very aware that falling for his perfectly imperfect match will lead to devastating heartbreak. But he also knows that if there’s even a one-percent chance of them making it, he’ll move heaven and earth to beat the odds.

A sizzling new standalone from the internationally bestselling author of Bad Romeo.

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Author, actor, and professional snuggler, Leisa is the creator of the critically acclaimed Starcrossed series, published through Macmillan New York: BAD ROMEO, BROKEN JULIET, and WICKED HEART. The finale in the Starcrossed series was the holiday-themed anthology, BAD ROMEO CHRISTMAS.
Her latest endeavor is the Masters of Love series, which has everyone swooning over some spectacular book boyfriends who will do anything for their soul mates. The first two books, (MISTER ROMANCE and PROFESSOR FEELGOOD,) are now available, and DOCTOR LOVE is scheduled to be published in early 2019.
Leisa’s books have gained hordes of passionate fans all over the world, and can be found on e-readers and bookshelves in fifteen foreign countries, and she’s also been featured on various international bestseller lists.
Leisa lives in Australia with her husband, two enormous teenage sons, four cats, and a kangaroo named Howard. (Howard may or may not be her imaginary marsupial friend. Everyone should have one.)
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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Starry-Eyed Love by: Helena Hunting is out now!

 

Starry-Eyed Love (Spark House, #2)Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Five stars!

From page one I just knew I was going to love this story. Jackson (H) and London’s (h) story pulled me right in and I loved everything about it, from their initial meeting to their second it had me smiling and swooning.

London has just broken up with her boyfriend and is not looking for any type of hookup or romance right now, so when the rugged and very attractive man at the bar she is at is giving her attention she wants nothing to do with him.

Jackson the ruggedly handsome man also happens to be the millionaire that wants to partner up with London and her sister's company and London has no idea. When they meet up to discuss the partnership they are taken by surprise as to who they are. Jackson knows immediately but it takes some time for London to figure it out, once she does she fears she made a mistake.

The chemistry between them is palpable but they won’t take it to the next level because they want to remain professional. There is a lot of push and pull and you are rooting for them to make it work. Throw in a secretive past and an ex and you get all kinds of angst too.

This book had it all, it is hot, funny, angsty, and sweet the perfect little package. I can’t wait for the next book in the Spark House series. And I loved how the title of this book played into the story!


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Monday, April 25, 2022

With this Fling by: Tara Sivec is out now! Read my Review!!

 

With This Fling (Summersweet Island, #5)With This Fling by Tara Sivec
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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4.5 stars!

Why am I just now reading this series? I feel cheated that I started it so late and am now getting the other books that came before. This book is a standalone but I can’t wait to read about the other characters and get more of Laura’s back story.

Let me say how refreshing it was to read about an older couple, (50-something-year-olds) falling in love. It is sexy and funny and I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. I know when I pick up a rom-com by Tara I will be thoroughly entertained and crying with laughter. It is actually just the book I needed.

Laura (h) has given up on love, she has her flings and they are always younger. She has been hurt in the past and doesn't want it to happen again. Dean (H) is in town for his nephew's wedding and then back on the road, he never stays anywhere very long and isn't interested in love as he has been burnt before. Both Laura and Dean are attracted to each other, both like to get under each other's skin, and both want to get under each other (if you know what I mean).

This hilarious book has a lot of fun banter and a lot of push and pull, but you are rooting for these two to finally make a move and do something about their sizzling chemistry. When they finally do, sparks fly and so does cometic gold. Tara throws in some of her ridiculous circumstances making me remember why I fell in love with her as an author. I can’t wait for the next book!


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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Now Live! Those Three Little Words by: Meghan Quinn

 

 

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THOSE THREE LITTLE WORDS by Meghan Quinn

Release Date: April 5, 2022

Genre/Tropes: Romantic Comedy/Contemporary Romance

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Blurb:

From USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a brand new romantic comedy about a one-night stand gone completely wrong. Laugh out loud and steamy with a heart-stopping happily ever after.

I knocked up my best friend's sister.

Figured I would get straight to the point because how it happened is a mere snippet of the story I have to tell. The real meat and potatoes is what happened after.

Let's start with how she decided to inform me and Pacey the news . . . together. Imagine that nightmare. I was going into what I thought was a hockey marketing meeting and then BAM! I'm going to be a dad and my best friend/teammate is attempting to imprint my face with his fist.

It wasn't pretty.

Threats were tossed around, friendships were revoked, and then I was marched up to her apartment, suitcases in hand, and forced to live with her so I could take care of her every need. Given how much I've pined for the girl, you would think that wouldn't be a hardship. Wrong.

This is my one shot to win my teammate back. Pacey is the only family I've got, so hooking up with his sister isn't a mistake I can make twice . . . despite the fact that she's pregnant with my child.

But with every mood swing, every pair of pants that doesn't fit right, and every late night run to find the perfect donut, I'm finding it harder and harder not to fall for my best friend's little sister.

Especially when she kisses me...

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Excerpt:

**ELI**

I’m a fun guy.

Some might say . . . neat.

A solid, trustworthy good time.

If you’re looking to have an amusing night out, I’m your man.

No drama.

No worries.

Just good old-fashioned fun.

I learned from a young age that life is short, and you have to fucking enjoy every second of it. So my rule is to say yes.

Say yes to as much shit as you can.

Hornsby, want to go to the pub down the street and get wasted with the locals?

Of course.

Hornsby, do you want to go skinny-dipping in the coach’s pool—when he’s home?

Absolutely.

Hornsby, do you want to fly to Vegas on our day off and run up the poker tables?

That’s a hell yes.

Living in the moment, that’s my motto, and up until now, that motto has served me well. It has taken me places I never thought I’d go. It has presented me with opportunities I never thought I would have.

But . . . and that’s a big but, a huge one.

This time, my yes has come back to bite me in the ass.

You see, it all happened on my birthday. We had an off day, high from a big win against the Calgary Barnburners. It was Valentine’s Day—yes, I’m a Valentine’s baby—and we went to the best singles bar in the city that would be crawling with women.

The drinks were flowing.

The conversations were engaging.

And I was by no means calling it a night anytime soon.

That’s when she walked into the bar.

In a hot pink dress that clung to every inch of her curvy body, she styled her platinum-blonde hair into long, silky waves, and the lipstick staining her gorgeous lips matched the color of her dress. There was no doubt about it—she was a total smokeshow.

Every guy she came within a ten-foot radius paused what they were doing to give her a very blatant once-over.

Unmistakably the hottest girl in the bar.

And as she saddled up next to me, unaware of my presence, it felt like the music stopped as she gently placed her clutch on the bar top. Casually, she leaned toward the bartender, her manicured nails drumming along the wood top as she sweetly asked for a gimlet with two lime wedges.

I was entranced.

I was hooked.

I was stolen for the rest of the night.

My mind wanted one thing.

Her.

She had my attention, and no one would steal me away.

No one would stop me.

Because in all honesty, I’ve had my eye on her for a while, ever since I met her two years before.

And that night . . . it was my chance. All excuses, all restrictions, they were tossed to the curb as I laid down the best tool at my disposal to get her to talk to me: it was my birthday.

And fuck, did we have a night. I can still remember the way her dress slid off her body as I held her in my arms. I can still vividly recollect that her lips tasted of lime and danger. And I can still smell her intoxicating perfume floating around me as I drove into her, one pulse after the other until we both came at the same time. Multiple times.

It was one of the best nights of my entire life.

But it had to end because we agreed it would be a one-night thing. So that morning, she slipped away undetected, and we both went back to our daily routine. Eat, sleep, and breathe hockey.

Was it the best birthday present I could ask for?

Absolutely.

Did she fulfill my every goddamn fantasy?

More than I could ever have imagined.

And if she came up to me and asked for more, would I oblige?

I would be hard pressed to say no.

Unfortunately, this isn’t a fairy-tale story of how my one-night stand turned into a romance for the ages, though.

Nope, that would be far too easy. This story, well . . . it exposes me as the man that I am. The man I feel to my very core. This is the story of how I wear the title “Ultimate Fuckup,” because not only did I accidentally get the girl in the hot pink dress pregnant . . .

But I broke bro code.

Because the girl in the hot pink dress is the sister of my teammate . . . and best friend.


Those Three Little Words (The Vancouver Agitators #2)Those Three Little Words by Meghan Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Five Stars!

We have an accidental pregnancy, my brother's best friend, and forced proximity bringing us one angsty book that is so much fun! I’m not quite sure how many times I laughed out loud while reading this book but started early on and I can't stop thinking about apples. I couldn’t stop giggling after I read the apple text and I still giggle thinking about it.

I’m not huge on accidental pregnancy books but I knew if Meghan was writing one she would make it worth it, and she did beyond my expectations. So what happens when a one-night stand with your brother's teammate and best friend turns out to be much much more?

Eli is a complicated character, he is charismatic, charming, a flirt and so very handsome but underneath all that he is a broken boy. Eli has abandonment issues and is too afraid to pursue any type of relationship for fear of being rejected and not loved.

“I’m not your mom, Eli. I can’t…well, I shouldn’t give you hugs. You’re a boy and don’t need them.”

Penny has some self-esteem problems and wasn’t treated very well by her ex, so when Eli the most attractive man on her brother's hockey team (The Agitators) flirts, hits on, and ultimately convinces her to take one night to the next level she doesn’t understand his attraction, and little does she know his attraction has been there since Pacey (Penny’s brother) first introduced them. Pacey has made it very clear that all hands are off his sister so when one night turns into a pregnancy Penny starts to freak out, not only that she’s pregnant but she has to confront Eli and her brother.

From the confrontation to all the chapters after I couldn’t put this book down, not only did I laugh but there are some really touching moments as well. And of course, whenever you read Meghan you get all kinds of pend up sexual tension and steam. I loved this book and can’t wait to read the rest of the player's stories!

This book is a standalone in a series, but do yourself a favor and read the first book Kiss and Don’t Tell, you really get to know the players in it.


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About the Author:

USA Today Bestselling Author, wife, adoptive mother, and peanut butter lover. Author of romantic comedies and contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of heart, humor, and heat in every book.

 

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