Decidedly with Luck by Stina Lindenblatt (By the Bay #6)

 

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A beautifully woven fairy tale! Decidedly with Luck has one twist after another that will keep you on your toes until the last page.

Keira is hoping to move on from losing her husband, but after she's left with the consequences from her unknown one-night stand, the lies start spiraling out of control.

Logan has always harbored feelings for Keira, without her knowledge, so he can't pass up the opportunity to have one magical night with her, even if he has to keep his own identity a secret from her.

When their lives intertwine, Keira and Logan both fight their growing feelings, and avoid revealing the truth for as long as they can, which only makes the tangled webs of deception even more complicated.

I enjoyed being able to see this story from both POV's, and it was hard at times not to yell through the screen of my Kindle, but I truly enjoyed their journey. A great addition to the By the Bay series!

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Masquerade ball rule #1: what happens at the ball doesn't always stay at the ball.

Oops.

A chance encounter with a masked stranger at a charity ball led to an incredible kiss and a night of hot sex. The kiss was my goal for that night, a baby step forward after my husband's death a year ago. The hot sex? Not so much.

You know what else hadn't been my goal?

To be knocked up by a man whose identity is a mystery to me.

So now I'm preparing for my impending motherhood and planning a fundraiser to provide books for foster kids.

The latter is where hot hockey player Logan Mathews comes in...

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The last time I saw Kiera Ashdown was the night of the Jingle Balls masquerade ball. She'd wanted her first time with a man after her husband's death to be with a stranger.

After my NHL team trades me to San Francisco, where my daughter and ex-wife live, I'm determined to be a better father and not repeat past mistakes. My hockey career and my daughter come first.

The last thing I expect to discover is that Kiera is my seven-year-old daughter's teacher. The last thing I expect to learn is that she's pregnant with my dead best friend's child.

And the last thing I want to admit is that I was the one who made love to Kiera--several times--the night of the ball.

Because if she ever found out that I'd lied to her, I could lose her friendship. I could lose so much more.

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Only One Night by Natasha Madison (Only One #3)

 

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Not your typical one-night stand! Only One Night has plenty of romance, drama and humor - enough that you won't be able to put it down until you have answers.

Usually cheating is a hard limit for me in books, as it triggers issues from my own past, but the author clarifies Manning's situation from the start, so it doesn't feel like genuine cheating. It didn't stop me from wanting to kick Murielle in the lady bits!!

I was reading as fast as I could turn the pages, not being patient enough to have resolution, especially since I couldn't see how things could possibly work out.

Natasha Madison knows just how to draw you in to the drama and romance of the wonderful hockey universe she creates, and you won't come out the same when you finish. Another beautiful addition to the Only One series!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Manning

As captain of the Dallas Oilers, I was their leader on and off the ice. From the outside, it looked like I had the perfect life.

I didn't.

I was married to a woman who refused to give me a divorce. All she wanted was the status title, and all I wanted was to be set free.

It was supposed to be just another event, except it took a turn I didn't see coming.

Evelyn

Attending my best friend's bachelorette party isn't something I was looking forward to. But it's strange what a couple of glasses of wine will do.

It was one night, and I thought I would never see him again.

Especially not coming face-to-face with him and his wife while picking up my nephew from hockey practice.

All it takes is one kiss, one touch, one chance, and only one night.

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Wrangling the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #3)

 

 

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Small-town romance at it's best! Wrangling the Cowboy makes me wish I worked on a ranch, or at least lived next door to one, so I could ask for some sugar. *Wink, wink*

Maize Bishop has been burned by a ranch hand before, so she only wants the one night with Gavin. Too bad he shows up to work with her family and she's forced to see him every day, with the need to constantly remind herself why he's a bad idea...

Gavin knew it was time to retire from bull riding, so he could settle down and start the family he's ready for...now if only Maize would give him the time of day.

Kennedy Fox always knows how to rope me in to their cowboy romances, pun intended. With secondary characters that you'll fall for just as much as the main ones, you'll be left counting down the days until the next book in the Circle B Ranch series releases!

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Bull riding is all Gavin's known for years, but when it's time to retire, he can't let go of the reckless lifestyle. He finds a job that brings him to a small-town Texas ranch and face-to-face with the woman who snuck out after their one-night stand.

She can pretend she's over him, but he's not letting her go that easily.

Maize Bishop spends her days cooking and baking for her family's bed and breakfast. The last thing she has time for is a relationship, especially when there are no single men within a hundred-mile radius. When a mysterious newcomer flirts with her over drinks, she gives in to his mesmerizing green eyes and goes home with him.

Now that he works for her family's ranch, she'll avoid him at all costs.

There are only so many places to hide, and keeping her distance is easier said than done. After months of giving her space, Gavin's tired of waiting for Maize to admit what he knows they both want -- a second round between the sheets. It may only take eight seconds to win a championship, but he'll prove to her that he can go all night long.

She's too young, he's too arrogant, and together, they're electric -- the perfect recipe for disaster.

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A Secret for a Secret by Helena Hunting (All In #3)

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Queenie and King are royalty in my heart! A Secret for a Secret is my favorite in the All In series so far. A great sport romance that introduces you to your new favorite pairing.

After Queenie loses her job, she drowns her sorrows and ends up having a one-night stand. Names are exchanged, but she leaves him with a momento and a note, but nothing else.

Kingston's entire world turns out to be a lie, so he does what anyone would do, turns to alcohol to numb the pain for a few hours. What he doesn't expect is the one girl who rocked his world, to appear in his life again.

Queenie is determined to make her father proud and be the best assistant she can, but her world is turned on its axis when she discovers "Ryan" is really the newest goalie for her the NHL team her dad manages.

The one thing Queenie had to agree to was not to date any of the players on the team, so she's adamant about keeping her distance from King, even though their chemistry is off the charts and he's very persistent.

This story has minimal drama (ex's and family), plenty of romance, and the best banter! A delightful romantic comedy that you won't be able to put down.

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

My name is Ryan Kingston, and I'm a rule follower. I've never been in a fistfight. I always obey the speed limit. I don't get drunk, and I definitely don't pick up random women at bars.

Except the night I found out that my whole existence has been a lie.

I got drunk. And I picked up a stranger.

Her name was Queenie, and she was everything I'm not: reckless, impulsive, and chaotic. We did shots and traded secrets. And ended up naked at my place.

She left me a thank-you note in the morning and her panties as a parting gift. But no way to contact her.

Six weeks later I'm sitting in the first official team meeting of the season, and there she is. I neglected to mention that I'm the goalie for Seattle's NHL team.

And Queenie? Turns out she's the general manager's daughter.

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One Moment Please by Amy Daws (Wait With Me #3)

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One Moment Please is a one-night stand with a twist! With plenty of laughter to keep the story light, this one threw me for a pleasant loop when I got punched in the feels.

This series is known for the main characters meeting in the oddest of places and this book was no different. However, the depth of love I grew to have for Josh Richardson (Dr. Dick) was quite the surprise, as I spent most of his wanting to punch him in the junk.

Lynsey Jones is dealt one hell of a blow when she finds out she's pregnant, especially since the father is the same man who gets on her last nerve. Willing to make the best of her situation, she tries to make it work with Josh, even if it's just as friends.

My heart not only went out to her BFF Dean, who clearly has feelings for her, but they're one-sided...but Josh's history will come with a tissue warning as well.

Such a great combination of sassy banter, gut-wrenching sorrow, and plenty of steam! Amy Daws is one author I can pre-order from and know I'll worship whatever she delivers. 

The Wait With Me series is one you don't want to miss, and I promise you'll look at the different public places you visit in a whole new light!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Three things Lynsey Jones knows about the hot doctor: he's grouchy, an arrogant jerk, and strangely obsessed with pie.

Three things Dr. Dick knows: he doesn't talk about his past, he doesn't do relationships, and the crazy girl in the hospital cafeteria who ate a fistful of French silk pie...is annoyingly irresistible.

After a chance meetup at a bar and a heated cab ride together, things come to a head and now instead of hating each other, they're horizontal in a bed.

Three months later, the weird cafeteria stalker who crept out of Dr. Dick's house like a thief in the night, winds up as his patient in the ER after her Tinder date from hell.

Dr. Dick is prepared to keep it cool and professional. That is until her bloodwork reveals that she's pregnant.

What really throws him for a loop...is that the surprise baby...is his.

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Not According To Plan by A.M. Madden

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Not According To Plan was a wonderful surprise, in more ways than one! I'm crossing my fingers that we'll get Amy and Brad's story soon as well. Buckle up and enjoy Jade and Max's story.

Jade Easton's career is about to take off when she discovers she's pregnant from a one-night stand. Little does she know that there are many more twists waiting to unravel.

Max Navarro is finally achieving his goal of opening his gym in multiple locations, but can he be pulled in different directions and still have it all?

**I'm going to be honest, I was a bit hesitant to read this when I first heard about some of the plot twists (spoilers are NOT cool people!), but I'm so glad I gave it a chance!

This was written with such hilarious and witty characters, not to mention the relationship between Max and his brothers. Super minimal angst, which I appreciated, allows you to be pulled in to the story and hoping that they can somehow work it all out.

The family/best friends dynamics are great and will have you laughing and a little heart broken, but it's so worth the journey, I promise! Don't miss out on this story, it's definitely one you'll want to read again soon.

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

For one night of my life, I dared to do something reckless. My birthday. A bar. Karaoke. And a man so hot he could melt the sun.

Sparks flew. Lust took over.

For one night of my life, I felt alive.

Then I was back to my "boring" life. Career-driven. Goal-oriented. Always planning ahead.

But nothing could have prepared me for the positive pregnancy test. We weren't that reckless.

There goes my "boring" life. And what happens when I tell the father?

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Getting Played by Emma Chase (Getting Some #2)

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Getting Played is a one-night stand you won't forget! A funny and charming tale of making the most out of an unexpected life-changing event.

Lainey Burrows is a strong single parent and I love that she's not shy about what she wants in life, even if that means going it alone.
Dean Walker will make your heart swoon and skip a beat, and his interactions with Lainey and her son will leave a permanent smile on your face.

Such a sweet story of chasing your dreams, even when they're not what you originally planned for. Proof that life can throw lemons at you, but it's your choice to make the best lemonade you can out of it!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:
Dean Walker is all about keeping life simple. He's effortlessly talented and intelligent - spending his summers playing drums in the local band and the rest of the year teaching high school in the same Jersey town where he grew up. He likes his love life simple too, enjoying the commitment-free hook-ups his good looks and sexy charm have always made oh so easy.

Then he meets Lainey Burrows. And his simple, easy life gets turned upside down.

One wild one-night stand was all it was ever supposed to be, so Lainey is shocked when she discovers that her sizzling summer fling is also her son's new math teacher. But that's nothing compared to the most unexpected twist of all - their hot hook-up left Lainey knocked up, and now they're about to become parents. Together.

What ensues is an addictive, insatiable, sweet and tender romance that won't be simple, but it will be more than worth the fight.

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Bayside Romance by Melissa Foster (Bayside Summers #5)

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Bayside Romance is an epic romance you'll want to read on a weekly basis! If this story doesn't make you swoon, smile, laugh or even tear up a little...you read the wrong book, lol.

Step aside Mr. Darcy, for Gavin Wheeler is what every single book boyfriend should be based upon! Melissa Foster has set the bar high for any future male leads and I happily applaud her.

There's no denying the way he genuinely cares: remembers the tiniest details, creates the tenderest moments, and selflessly does his best to help Harper out of the darkness she finds herself in after leaving the big city.

Harper Garner wants a second chance with the only man she's thought of since their one-night stand, but she's not in the right frame of mind for it yet. Eventually, she opens up to her friends and slowly takes the steps needed in order to write something she can be proud of.

This is the 5th and BEST book in the Bayside Summers series so far! I can't express how much I loved how Harper and Gavin built everything on being friends. Their moments together are ones I'll cherish. Definitely a must read!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:When screenwriter Harper Garner got a shot at the big-time in LA, she celebrated her brave cross-country move with her first and only one-night stand - connecting so deeply with the sexy, brilliant man, she broke the number-one rule of one-night stands and left her phone number. Not hearing from him was only the first in a long line of hope-shattering, confidence-busting blows. Ten months later, Harper is done with men and done with LA. She pulls up her big-girl panties and heads home to Cape Cod to start over.

On the surface, interior designer Gavin Wheeler has it all: a successful business, a loving family, and a close-knit group of friends. But Gavin once endured a heartbreak so painful, he was sure he'd never feel anything for a woman again. A chance encounter at a music festival with a gorgeous, down-to-earth blonde proved him wrong, but when morning came, the woman who made him crave more was gone.

A serendipitous evening reunites Harper with her devastatingly delicious one-night stand, and the connection is just as intense as she remembered. Harper's life is too unsettled for a relationship, but Gavin is determined to help her find her way, especially if it leads straight to his heart. Moonlight conversations lead to steamy kisses, and as romance blooms, it stirs a love too real to deny. But when Gavin's past collides with the life they're building, it has the power to ruin everything.

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Truly Mine by Kennedy Fox (Roommate Duet #3, Mason & Sophie #1)

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Kennedy Fox has once again clamped my heart in a vise with Truly Mine. Only start reading this book when you have enough time allotted to do anything else until you've finished, and even then, you'll need some recovery time.

I absolutely LOVED this book (even though I have a countdown on my phone until the next one is released), it's a true KF book! With the Roommate Duet series, as soon as a new book hits my Kindle, I drop whatever my plans were and dive right in.

Truly Mine should be read AFTER Baby Mine/Baby Yours, as the characters are still in heavy play throughout this book. I enjoyed being able to see the interactions between the characters in the previous story as well, since there's flashbacks from various periods of time.

Mason has the entire world on his shoulders and is just trying to do what he thinks is best for everyone. Watching his try to deal with his past, all while telling himself that he'll never be good enough, was heart breaking.

Meanwhile, you have Sophie, who can't pine over the one who got away forever, even though she has no clue why things were so right for one night, and then he pulled a complete 360.

Fair warning: the scenes with Weston are tough to read (in my case I listened, and had to take a break a few times at work), but it's not a huge part of the book.

This story absolutely wrecked me and I'm still reeling from it, even though it's been a few days now. Luckily, I caught on to the subtle hints during this one, so I wasn't blown completely off guard this time, but holy cow do the authors know how pack a punch for their readers!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance
💥 Violence

Summary:
The night we met in a dimly lit bar, she looked like a brunette bombshell, and I wanted to learn her deepest secrets. With sun-kissed skin and soulful bedroom eyes, she was pure temptation, and I was mesmerized.

As one drink led to two, I craved more of her playful banter and taunting lips. Resisting her wasn't an option, and we quickly became a desperate mess of tangled limbs and hot kisses. She tasted like the sweetest sin, but I was no saint.

Once we caught our breaths, and it became obvious that meeting her wasn't a coincidence, everything changed. Now I must deny her at all costs.

Friends. It's all we can ever be.

After years of lying to myself and keeping her at a distance, I want to pull her close. Sophie's on my mind more than ever as my instincts to protect her take over. Regardless of my attempts to help, she pushes me away and makes it clear she doesn't need me.

I'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, to show her I'm the good guy, but one night takes a tragic turn for the worse when her boyfriend and I start throwing punches.

And ends when I'm arrested for his murder.

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Roping the Cowboy by Kennedy Fox (Circle B Ranch #1)

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Roping the Cowboy was worth the wait! It was originally featured on the Read Me Romance podcast, so I (painfully) waited to read the finished product until the book was released in it's entirety with the bonus chapters and epilogue.

Falling for the Cowboy is the only book by Kennedy Fox that I haven't read yet, even though I own the paperback and Kindle versions, it's the one I've been saving til I need a book to get me out of a reading rut.

Roping loosely ties in after Falling, but not enough that you couldn't read it as a stand alone. As usual, the occasional appearance of a Bishop family member is a welcome sight to any fan of Kennedy Fox books.

After a one-night stand gone wrong, Kat is forced to see Braxton on a daily basis. Their witty banter takes the next step up, turning into a battle of pranks that quickly escalates out of control.

Roping the Cowboy is a swoon-worthy, quick read! I enjoyed the extended new content and the epilogue is always my favorite part. Kat and Braxton have an undeniable connection, one that makes it even more enjoyable to watch them deny for as long as possible.

😄 Comedy
💋 Romance

When Katarina shows up at the Circle B Ranch Bed & Breakfast to serve her new gluten-free, sugar-free, organic pastries, Braxton decides to make her life hell for kicking him out the next morning and then pretending he never existed.

First step, make fun of her tasteless muffins. Second step, get revenge.

Soon the duo are at each other's throats, getting even until things go too far and the chemistry burns too hot.

Kat claims their night together meant nothing. He's determined to prove her wrong.

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Misadventures with a Professor by Sierra Simone (Misadventures Series #17)

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A steamy tale of second chances. When Zandy sets her mind on losing her virginity during the one night she'll be visiting London, nothing goes as she planned or researched.

Her father has arranged for her to assist a colleague for a few months, as it will give her experience and look appealing on her resume. The only problem is when the professor turns out to be her one night stand, they have to figure out how to move forward and put the past behind them.

My heart broke for Oliver, the more I learned of his past. Amanda is young and learning about life. I appreciated her strength and ability to speak her mind, it's refreshing!

This is definitely another book NOT to miss in the Misadventures Series! There were moments that I wasn't sure I was going to be able to handle the direction of the book, but as with any Sierra Simone creation, you gotta see it through to the end. LOVED it!

😆 Comedy

💧 Drama

💋 Romance

🎆 Steamy

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