The Best of Us by Kennedy Fox (Love in Isolation #2)

 

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A perfect addition to the series! The Best of Us truly lives up to its name, as it's one of my favorite releases from Kennedy Fox so far.

While preparing the family cabin for Cami and Eli's honeymoon (in The Two of Us), Kendall finally has the chance to act on the feelings she's been harboring for Ryan.

The downside is, Ryan thinks she's a spoiled princess and wants nothing to do with her. Since their snowed in for days, it's the perfect opportunity to truly get to know each other better -- if they don't freeze to death first!

This has to be the steamiest book from Kennedy Fox yet! It has the perfect enemies-to-lovers vibe, with plenty of humorous moments that you won't forget. I've never wanted snowed-in w/someone in a cabin more than I do now!

🔥 Steamy Romance

SUMMARY:

What happens when the biggest blizzard of the year hits and you're trapped in a cabin with your best friend's brother? You take every opportunity to spend time together and make him fall in love with you.

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Love Her or Lose Her by Tessa Bailey (Hot & Hammered #2)

 

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A true second chance romance! Love Her or Lose Her is guaranteed to captivate you from the start, make sure to clear your schedule until you finish the book.

Rosie and Dominic have explosive chemistry, but beyond that, they've grown apart and turned into strangers passing in the night.

I admire Rosie for her strength in finally taking a stand and fighting for her own happiness, as well as her marriage. Dominic is the alpha I never knew I wanted in a book boyfriend!

I can't remember the last time I read a story with the main characters starting out together, but my heart sure enjoyed their journey back to themselves and each other. A wonderful addition to the Hot & Hammered series, this is a definite must read in my book!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Rosie and Dominic Vega are the perfect couple: high school sweethearts, best friends, madly in love. Well, they used to be, anyway. Now, Rosie's lucky to get a caveman grunt from the ex-soldier every time she walks in the door. Dom is faithful and a great provider, but the man she fell in love with 10 years ago is nowhere to be found. When her girlfriends encourage Rosie to demand more out of life and pursue her dream of opening a restaurant, she decides to demand more out of love, too. Three words: marriage boot camp.

Never in a million years did Rosie believe her stoic, too-manly-to emote husband would actually agree to relationship rehab with a weed-smoking hippie. Dom talking about feelings? Sitting on pillows? Communing with nature? Learning love languages? Nope. But to her surprise, he's all in, and it forces her to admit her own role in their cracked foundation. As they complete one ridiculous - yet surprisingly helpful - assignment after another, their remodeled relationship gets stronger than ever. Except just as they're getting back on track, Rosie discovers Dom has a secret....and it could demolish everything.

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Royal Bastard by Avery Flynn (Instantly Royal #1)

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A RomCom with laughter and heart! Royal Bastard is the perfect read to brighten up your day and make you smile.

I feel like the girl is always "the American" in these types of stories, so this was a pleasant surprise to have the guy in that role. Nick is determined to teach his Grandfather a lesson for ruining his life and breaking his Mom's heart.

Brooke is the girl that just wants to make everyone proud, even if that comes at her own expense. She's determined to save the town that had her back when she needed them most, even if she has to deal with some stubborn, lazy American boy.

In true Avery Flynn fashion, this book will keep you entertained from start to finish! I love stories where people underestimate the underdog and it only makes them fight to surprise you. Nick is my new book boyfriend and I'll fight anyone who says differently!

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Efficient, level-headed, and always focused, Brooke Chapman-Powell takes her position as the Earl of Englefield's personal secretary very seriously. So when the Earl asks her to teach his in-all-likelihood-uncouth-and-rather-forward American bastard grandson how to be a proper earl, Brooke is determined to do whatever it takes to make a go of it.

Nick Vane has about two gazillion things that land higher on his to-do list than becoming an English earl. Things like naps. Hosting poker nights. Oh, and raking in the profits from his latest invention. Accepting the title his grandfather had denied him since birth because the old man was on his way out without an heir? Didn't. Even. Register.

But Miss Prim and Proper just won't give up, and before he knows what's what, he's on a plane to England. Well, what's an American to do when a sexy, uptight Brit insists he learn manners? He'll teach his grandfather and her a lesson...

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Midnight Princess by Cam Johns (Modern Princess Collection #7)

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A charming retelling of Cinderella! Midnight Princess was over much too soon for me. A fairy tale with a dark twist, this was a great addition to the series.

**Spoiler alert:
The fact that Cynthia loses her virginity right after her mother beats her was so out of left field, I literally had to put the book down for a few hours and come back to it. 

I didn't feel anything romantic between the two characters, mainly because there was SO much squeezed into such a short story. It just felt all physical, and I couldn't see any true feelings on Ashton's end.

It really pained me to only give this 3.5 stars, but the story line felt way to rushed, making it hard to swallow for me personally. I enjoyed the premise behind the story, but I feel it would've been given much more justice if it was a full-length book.

I'd definitely give it another chance if it was written into a longer story, so the characters relationships could be more developed. I loved the sisters and her fierce protection of them, but overall, it was just too much story squeezed into a novella-sized book.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

After the untimely death of her grandparents, Cynthia was propelled into becoming a guardian to her younger half-sisters, Penelope and Charmaine. As they all lived under the tyrannical rule of their drunken mother, she constantly felt that this wasn't the life that she was meant to lead. She dreamed of one day her mother becoming sober enough for her to remember that she once loved her children. Unfortunately, that day would never come, and her heart would harden with each cruel comment from her mother.

It wasn't until her freshman year in college that she would find someone who did love her, as she deserved. Who would liquefy her hardened heart, to find the giving soul that has been hiding from her mother's tirades. It was then that Cynthia would investigate her mother's past, to find answers to who her mother has become. The answers that would come in the dead of night. Midnight Princess.

A standalone, opposites attract romance that will have you ready to turn the next page.

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Right Princess by Autumn Archer (Modern Princess Collection #3)

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Fairy tale with a twist! Right Princess will have you cheering for the best friend in this classic retelling of The Princess and the Pea.

Ada has been brought up in wealth and once she learns that she has to marry into that status in order to earn her inheritance, she sets her mind on Cicero.

Theo is clearly in love with Ada, but she's friend zoned him to look for someone with a higher social status. There are times you want to shake him after some of his "fits", but he's still the one you'll be rooting for!

This was a sweet friends to lovers story, with minimal drama and a whole lot of romance. It's a good thing it wasn't a film as I would've been chucking popcorn at the screen for my annoyance with some characters, and their blindness at what was right in front of them, lol.

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

She has an epic crush...on the wrong guy.

Her father is demanding she marry a wealthy man, but Ada wants mad love and belly flutters. Her roomies big brother Cicero, is rich and fits the bill for a Daddy-approved husband. Her crush on him grows each time he swings by the dorm, turning her butterflies into flutters. Problem is, he is dating someone else.

Ada's best friend, Theo, is a simple guy. A talented man who manages the student bar, and also happens to be her boss. He's the all American guy every girl dreams of. Super hot, muscular and rides a motorcycle. But they're friends and nothing more.

A VIP pool party changes everything. Ada wakes up the next morning with a guilty conscience.

Who did she kiss?

And why is Theo leaving town?

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No Strings Attached by Jiffy Kate

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No Strings Attached is all about second chances and the unexpected! What was supposed to be a one-time encounter, ends up being a life-changing experience.

Jude Harris loves to live his life on the edge, but one wild night with a mystery woman leaves him flustered and determined to have her again.

Quinn Roland has enough on her plate and enjoys the secret encounters that she can walk away from...what she didn't expect was for Jude to pursue her.

This story has plenty of heat and romance, but my favorite parts of the story were Fergie and Henry! If you want to know who they are, you have to read this book and then you'll adore them too.

Outstanding chemistry, with twists you won't see coming. A wonderful story from start to finish, and will definitely be one you'll read in one sitting.

 💧 Drama
🔥 Steamy Romance

Summary:

My name is Jude Harris and I'm an adrenaline junkie. If it makes my heart pound and my blood rush, I'm all in. That's how I ended up at the sex club.

It was supposed to be one night of fun.

No names.

No professions.

No small talk.

Perfect anonymity.

One hundred percent no strings attached.

I thought I could handle the rules, but that was before I saw her.

I should've walked away and forgotten the whole thing. Coulda, shoulda, woulda...didn't.

She told me not to get attached, but I did it anyway. If I thought our first sexual encounter changed my life, the second one rearranged my future.

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Shark's Rise by Angel Payne & Victoria Blue (Shark's #3)

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Shark's Rise is filled with danger you won't see coming! With multiple threats and problems to solve, this is a journey you won't be able to get enough of.

I stayed up til almost 3am to finish each of these books (the downside to waiting until bedtime to start reading a new book, lol), and couldn't stop thinking about the story for days.

Abbi already had a heart of gold going into this adventure, but I loved being able to watch her character grow stronger with each book in the Shark's Edge series.

Sebastian has my heart, but there were still moments that I wanted to kick him where he'd feel it for a week. You can see how having Abbigail in his life has changed him for the better, although he still has plenty to learn about women.

The authors take Abbi and Bas's story to a whole new level with this book. While it doesn't tie everything up, you get enough answers to hold you over until Grant's story is released in May. This is definitely a series you don't want to miss out on!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance
🙈 Suspense

Summary:

When a dream is taken to the edge of destruction, what will it take to rise again?

Abbigail Gibson has finally broken through Sebastian Shark's staunch defenses, erected through years of having to fight for his multimillion-dollar success and the skyscraper that will be his legacy.

But as construction starts on the Edge, the foundations of Sebastian's world are crumbling. Security has been breached, lives have been taken, and Bas has no choice but to hide Abbi to secure her safety. But at what price? As each day goes by, Abbi's health drains away by frightening degrees. Has he kept her safe, only to sacrifice her vitality? Her light?

Separated, miserable, and on the trail of bizarre clues that lead to dead-end shadows, Sebastian and Abbigail can't be sure of anything anymore...until destiny intervenes with a precious gift for them both.

They must now decide between living in fear, letting enemies shatter their trust and destroy their bond, or defy the odds and believe in their love -- and see just how they can rise.

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His Royal Highness by R.S. Grey

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His Royal Highness will have you believing in fairy tales again! This outrageously funny story, takes place behind the scenes of a theme park.

Derek Knightley is the guy every girl crushed on, but was older, and way out of our league. The moment he came back into the story, I knew I wouldn't be able to stop reading until I had a happy ending.

Whitney Atwood loves playing the Princess that little girls can look up to, but she's always had an unrequited crush on the owners grandson.

From the witty and snarky secondary characters, to minimal family drama from both sides, this book will have you laughing both happy and sad tears.

As a former Cast Member, I appreciate the authenticity in which the author clearly put into writing this story. It brought back some great memories, and painted a clear picture, enabling the fairy tale to truly come to life.

I highly recommend this book and will definitely be buying the audio version as well. I'd give it more than five stars if I could! A beautiful tale of following your dreams and listening to your heart.

😂 Comedy
💋 Romance

Synopsis:

I've spent eight years wishing I'd fall out of love with Derek Knightley. Blowing out birthday candles, chasing after shooting stars, making it rain spare change into mall fountains -- every time it's the same wish: forget about Derek.

But the day he walks back into my life, I realize there are two things time has yet to soften: my feeling for him and his chiseled jawline.

It's infuriating that my heart still races when he walks into a room. I refuse to fall prey to old unrequited love, so I decide the less I'm around him, the better. Avoidance is key.

Unfortunately, Derek isn't going to make it easy. As a teenager, I would have crawled on my hands and knees to attract his attention. Now I can't seem to escape it.

I'm not sure why he's bothering. He's not just out of my league -- he's out of my tax bracket. As the sole heir to the Knightley Company, he's as close to American royalty as you can get. As for me, I'm just a part-time princess at Knightley's flagship magical theme park.

I spend my days playing make-believe, but Derek has no use for fairytales. His unwavering confidence makes it clear he thinks I'll surrender in the end.

He's just biding his time. Making me sweat.

His Royal Highness always gets what he wants. And he wants me.

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Stud Muffin by Jiffy Kate (Donner Bakery #2)

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Stud Muffin will satisfy your sweet tooth! This laugh out loud romantic comedy will have you looking at muffins in a different light.

Tempest is the perfect character to run away with your heart. Her reactions to every situation she encounters will have you rolling with laughter, while wondering if you'd do the same if found in that scenario.

Cage Erickson is just trying to deal with his own demons, the last thing he expects is to find a friendship with the local baker.

When it becomes clear that the outlet Cage has created for himself, could just be what Tempest needs to prevent her outbursts, he might just find more than a friend.

I'm loving the Donner Bakery series so far and they're definitely on my holiday gift list! My favorite parts were the different muffin flavors created, based on how Tempest is feeling that day. SO clever and witty, you'll love this story!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

After Tempest Cassidy walks in on her husband banging her high school nemesis, her whole world gets turned upside down. She goes from being known as the Duchess of Muffins to the town crazy. Her new MO: revenge.

Eventually, Tempest grows weary being arrested. Yet what choice does she have? If she’s not angry, then she’s simply . . . sad.

Just as she decides to get her life back on track, in walks Cage Erickson, the new bouncer at the local strip club. He’s scary-handsome and the polar opposite of her ex. She’s attracted to him, but she’s not looking for a rebound. He’s attracted to her, but he’s not looking for a serious relationship. So, they agree to be friends.

But when lines get blurred in the friend zone, will they both get burned? Or will it be a TKO?

'Stud Muffin' is a full-length contemporary romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is book#2 in the Donner Bakery series, Green Valley World, Penny Reid Book Universe.

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One Little Lie by Whitney Barbetti

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A fake relationship that'll spark real emotions in your heart! From the flashback at the beginning that introduces you to Adam and Hollis, you'll be immediately drawn in to their journey.

Adam lives for music, but watching him step up and help provide for his younger sister after their Grandmas health declines, will have you swooning. #Claimed

Hollis just wants to help others, but right when she's about to get her inheritance and start living the life she's dreamed about, her parents make new stipulations...thanks to her lie about having a love interest.

The second best part of the story are the best friends! Tori and Navy are the perfect sidekicks for Hollis, and Keane is a dream!

One Little Lie contains a fake relationship, enemies to lovers and second chances...I'm in the ultimate trope heaven and highly suggest this to any romance lover!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:
Adam Olive hated me. Loathed my very existence. He had every right to, but that didn't make my life any easier the afternoon I had to rescue him on the side of the road.

But worse than rescuing a guy who hated me to his core, was the lie I told my parents.

Because I'd just told them that my long-term boyfriend was finally back in town.

My long-term boyfriend who didn't actually exist.

The one named Adam Oliver - the guy I'd crushed on all through high school.

So the real Adam had no idea that he and I were engaged in a years-long, committed, serious relationship.

And, somehow, some way, I needed to convince him to play along with my one little lie.

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Anthony by Kelsie Rae (Signature Sweethearts #7)

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Kelsie Rae has a way of inviting the reader into the story with her writing, and holding your heart hostage. Anthony is a heart-warming, second chance romance you won't soon forget!

When two people with broken pasts cross paths with one another, you can see their walls are up to prevent any future heart break.

Anthony's past relationship has broken him and shattered every dream he's known for the majority of his life. The DUI was a wake-up call for where his life is headed if he doesn't change his destructive ways.

Throughout the story, Sway hints that she's unable to have a normal relationship due to something traumatic in her past. She has a special place in my heart and I enjoyed her playful banter with Anthony.

Pretty much anything that includes animals, especially rescues, has an automatic grip on my heart. This is my favorite in the series so far!

🐈 Animal Rescue

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

Summary:

Anthony

Being responsible hasn't gotten me anywhere in life. My girlfriend left me for another guy. My career is over. I feel like I've lost everything.

Then I meet Sway Swenson.

She's sexy, fun, spontaneous, has zero inhibitions, and thinks relationships are a waste of time, just like me. She's perfect for getting me back into the game without looking for anything serious. The only problem? She's hiding something, and the longer I hang around her, the more I want to uncover her secret. If only she'd let me.

Sway

I don't do relationships. A crippling experience in high school was enough to make me avoid them like the plague.

Then I meet Anthony Wright.

Everything is fine until he decides to take off his stupid shirt and gives me a glimpse of his washboard abs. When he suggests hot and sweaty sex with no strings attached, I'm stupid enough to jump in with both feet. Yup. I fall for his ludicrous idea, but I refuse to fall for the man himself.

Even if he does make me curious about what life could be like if I wasn't broken.

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Undefeated by Helen Hardt (Blood Bond Saga - Vol 5)

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Helen Hardt is the queen of suspense! She truly knows how to write amazing stories that'll keep you guessing, even when you're positive you know what's going to happen.

I love Dante and Erin, being able to watch their relationship grow throughout this series, while overcoming the past, has been an amazing journey. It's bittersweet that it's come to an end, but I feel complete after Undefeated. This is definitely a series that you must read!

 💧 Drama
💀 Paranormal
💋 Romance

Summary:
Erin Hamilton follows Dante Gabriel back into hell - the underground compound where he was held for a decade - to confront the woman who held him captive. Finally unmasked, she seems to hold Dante under her influence. Erin has faith in Dante's strength and determination, though, especially when the mysterious Vampyre Texts reveal their first secret.

Dante struggles to regain his control, even as he grows stronger and the darkness rises within him. He'll let his captor think she commands him as long as it serves his purpose, but if Erin or anyone else is threatened, all bets are off. He'll use all his powers against her, whether or not he can master them.

Time is running out, however. Dante must act quickly to free those imprisoned, especially when he learns what his captor has in mind. His new abilities keep those around him protected until she who calls herself Queen plays her trump card. Dante must face one last foe...and only one can emerge undefeated.

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Better Than Me by Kimberly Kincaid (Remington Medical #2)

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Better Than Me is like my ultimate dream episode of Grey's Anatomy! I love the chemistry between the main characters and their strong friendship with each other.

Natalie's girls nights have me cracking up and wishing I had more of my own. Her love for children, especially her patients, had me tearing up at points.

Jonah is the epitome of a dream doctor, and brought back my crush on Doug Ross from ER, lol. He's suffered heartache and doesn't want to put his heart on the line ever again.

I wasn't able to put this book down once I started and was even listening to it in the car. The development between the characters, and as individuals, happens at the perfect pace and I couldn't have asked for a better story!

😄 Comedy
💧  Drama
💋 Romance 

Summary:
Remington's most notoriously single, notoriously sexy surgeon is about to fall for the one woman he can't have...

Did I mention that she's
A) his best friend
B) immune to his panty-melting charm, and
C) sleeping on his couch for the next six weeks? 

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The Hate Vow by Nicole French (Quicksilver #1)

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An arranged marriage with someone you used to be in love with, who broke your heart and ability to trust...throw in an unknown part of your past hell-bent to destroy your impending plans, what could go wrong?

Filled with the anger of lost love and broken hearts, this story will captivate you with every twist and turn, especially the moments you don't expect. Several mysteries keep you on your toes and guessing until the end.

The witty banter is entertaining, while the explosive chemistry should come with a warning label. I love a book that I can't figure out the ending to, it's a refreshing change. I loved Eric and Jane's story and can't wait for more in this series!

Brief Summary:
Eric de Vries is happy with his own career, that he established on his own, away from his family. When his grandmother blackmails him into marriage or to sacrifice the family business and the inheritance his family expects, he's forced to turn to the one person he could see by his side...Jane Lee Lefferts - the one person who hates his guts after he broke her heart.

😆 Comedy
💧 Drama
🙈 Mystery
💋 Steamy

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Tailor Made by Tasha Lewis

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A delightful romance from debut author Tasha Lewis! Mason and Rayleigh are both charming characters who come from tragic pasts, but find that special connection with one another.

The concept of "Tailor Made" dates is something I believe everyone would enjoy in reality! I love how open and honest the characters are with each other from the first date.

The way Mason provides for his sister and watches over her, makes you fall for him immediately. He's not the cocky, arrogant character I expected him to be, and that was a pleasant surprise.

This was a creative first release for the author and I've been SO excited about it for months. I'm looking forward to her next project and will be visiting this story again in the future!

😃 Comedy
💧 Drama
💋 Romance

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Misadventures with a Rookie by Toni Aleo (Misadventures Series #11)

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Bo vows never to fall under for the charms and flirtations of a rookie, making the same mistake that destroyed her chance at a scholarship.

Gus is determined to discover the reason behind Bo's outright hatred, using every chance he can to charm her and break down the wall she's built.

This story is the perfect blend of romance, drama, humor and hockey. Both characters families are very dynamic and there's more to the story than a light fluffy tale. I couldn't put it down and it made me want to watch Mighty Ducks as an adult!

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Smiling Irish by Katy Regnery (The Summerhaven Trio #2)

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My favorite set of triplets and the series still has one more to go! This one begins with a rough start, having an injured stranger show up on Tierney's doorstep in the middle of the night. She knows she's not in danger, but will inviting Burr into her cottage, let alone her life, lead to more complications than she can handle?

This story took my breath away, and I couldn't put it down! The author does an amazing job of weaving such detailed backgrounds for the characters, that you can't help but fall in love with them and just go along on their journey. I can't wait for the next book!

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A Mail-Order Illusion by Janelle Daniels (Miners to Millionaires – Book 8)

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Violet comes from high expectations and people who lie to her. With no real friends, she’s forced to make the best of a situation, which involves living with 8 other women. Her ice-cold exterior slowly starts to melt, but with no promises on the horizon, she contemplates returning to her controlling family.

Jimmy Thornton is well-off, and still recovering from his failed courting of Aria. When he rescues Violet, they make a secret arrangement, and in doing so, it enables them to get to know one another without any facades.

I loved watching their friendship blossom and grow. Trust the author to throw in a good twist just to keep you on your toes! Only 2 more books to go in the series, but it’ll definitely be one that I revisit often.

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