Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (Bromance Book Club #3)

 

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This one hit close to home for me. Crazy Stupid Bromance is probably my favorite book in the series so far, but I'm also counting down the days until Isn't It Bromantic? releases on July 20th.

In the span of a day, we watch Alexis's life get turned upside down when she discovers she has siblings by the father she never knew. Luckily she has Noah to confide in and help give her advice as she sorts how to proceed.

Noah has a past of his own that he's been fortunate enough to put behind him, but he's willing to do anything for the woman he secretly loves, especially if it means keeping her safe.

***So here's where we get personal:

I know who my birth father is and that I have two half-siblings through him. The problem is he never told his wife about my existence, so the fear of being rejected if I reach out to my siblings is extremely high, especially since I had my mom reach out to him over a decade ago for medical history, and he said not to contact him again. I have the Ancestry test to take, but I'm terrified of possibly breaking someone's heart when they learn the truth.***

There were a few scenes that had my heart lodged in my throat. I listened to the audio on Audible and that hit me on an even deeper level. Beefcake the cat will have you rolling in laughter and is the scene-stealer of the story. I can't recommend this book enough!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Alexis Carlisle and her cat café, ToeBeans, have shot to fame after she came forward as a victim of a celebrity chef's sexual harassment. When a new customer approaches to confide in her, the last thing Alexis expects is for the woman to claim they're sisters. Unsure what to do, Alexis turns to the only man she trusts -- her best friends, Noah Logan.

Computer genius Noah left his rebellious teenage hacker past behind to become a computer security expert. Now he only uses his old skills for the right cause. But Noah's got a secret: He's madly in love with Alexis. When she asks for his help, he wonders if the timing will ever be right to confess his crush.

Noah's pals in The Bromance Book Club are more than willing to share their beloved "manuals" to help him go from bud to boyfriend. But he must decide if telling the truth is worth risking the best friendship he's ever had.

A hacktivist and a cat café owner decode the friend zone in this romantic comedy from the author of Undercover Bromance.

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Only One Touch by Natasha Madison (Only One #4)

 

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A switch has been flipped! Only One Touch is my favorite book written by Natasha Madison so far, I had to remind myself to breathe while reading this one.

The assistants (Lizzie and Erika) are the best scene stealers throughout the story, with their witty banter and having no qualms about being brutally honest with their bosses.

Nico and Becca have often cross paths in their line of work, but suddenly they're both very aware of one another. Fighting their chemistry is pointless, but trying to keep a relationship hidden from others is more difficult than they thought.

This story will captivate you from the beginning to the end and I guarantee you won't want it to be over. Becca's step-brothers offer humorous quips throughout and there's twists that will have you wanting to threaten the author for giving you chest pains. I literally had to stop reading for a minute to get caffeine and chocolate so I could finish the book! 

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Nico

When I inherited the Dallas Oilers from my father, I became one of the youngest owners in hockey history. Even though the team was at the bottom of the hockey standings, I had big plans to change that and bring the Cup to Dallas.

Falling in love was something I never believed would happen to me.

You'd think I was getting everything I ever wanted with the girl and the winning record, but I still have a promise to fulfill to my childhood best friend.

Becca

Never let them see you sweat has been my life motto since I decided to make a name for myself as the most-sought-after sport agent.

I know what it takes to close a deal, and only want one thing -- to be the best.

Until I felt his touch one night, and everything I though I knew was forgotten. Nico is everything I've never let myself want.

But all my cards came crashing down the minute I read the headlines.

It takes only one touch to change everything!

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Drive Me Crazy by Samantha Chase (RoadTripping #1)

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Drive Me Crazy is an adventure you'll enjoy with every page! This story will have you wanting to make an epic road trip playlist while cruising with a friend.

Finn Kavanaugh has everything scheduled and planned out, not straying for any reason. He's always the one to bail out his trouble-making brother, but there's only so much you can do when you're left stranded.

Grace Mackie has not only called off her wedding after overhearing that she was being used, but then discovered that her fiancee got his assistant pregnant. 

Such an amazing story of two very different personalities, coming to find out what they truly want in life. Grace is carefree and finally embracing her freedom, while Finn is starting to let loose a little and learning to be a bit spontaneous.

Two very strong personalities that invite you along for the road trip of a lifetime. A great start to a new series from Samantha Chase!

😄 Comedy
 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

One car.
Two strangers.
Infinite possibilities.

Grace Mackie is having the worst day.

Finding out her fiance only proposed for the sake of a promotion is one thing. But discovering he'd also knocked up his assistant? There's no coming back from that. Desperate to escape her own destination wedding, she'll do just about everything to get back home and put the whole mess behind her. Even driving cross-country in a rental car.

Finn Kavanaugh's day is even worse.

What had started as a brother bonding trip has now left him stranded three thousand miles from home without a car or credit card. Because his brother took off with both. So much for bonding, right? As much as he might want to throttle his brother, he first has to find a way to get home. His only option? A rental car and a cross-country trek.

Neither of them expected their trip would come complete with a surprise passenger. But desperate times and all that.

Warning -- This sweet, sexy and laugh out loud funny romance is filled with all the most ridiculous road trip stories you can imagine and sure to drive you crazy with all the feels!

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The Boyfriend Contract by Victoria James

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The Boyfriend Contract will pull at your heartstrings! I often found myself wanting to reach into the book, just to wrap Emily in a giant hug and give her the love she didn't experience growing up.

If you want a feel good book, look no further: Emily Birmingham has lived a life full of regret, constantly being demeaned and bullied by her brother. When she has the chance to start over and get out from under his controlling hands, she doesn't hesitate.

Cooper Merrick comes from a family that would do anything for one another, but his guard is up after losing the love of his life, and the last thing he wants is to open his heart to someone new.

I struggled with who I loved more: Cooper or his entire family! They're such lovable, entertaining characters and you'll find yourself shaking your head at their antics, all while trying to contain your laughter.

A truly enjoyable romance, with enough drama to keep you guessing what will happen next, and tender moments you won't forget. I absolutely loved this book and wish I could find more Coopers in the world!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:
Emily Birmingham has had it up to here with men.

Growing up with an overbearing father and then her brother inherits everything she's worked her whole life to build. Now she's living in her grandmother's dilapidated house in the middle of nowhere Canada, jobless, and dealing with the most annoyingly sexy contractor on the planet. Exactly when did her life become an anti-Hallmark movie?

Cooper Merrick learned the hard way that love is definitely not worth the risk. He's happy running the family contracting business alongside his well-meaning but overly-opinionated brothers...happy enough until polished and perfect Emily enters his world. Nothing prepared him for the ways she turns his life upside down and reaches the parts of himself he's closed off from the world.

But when he finally gets up the nerve to ask Emily out, she says her next date will need to come with a written contract and some very particular ground rules. Yeah, it sounds crazy, but why does he find himself wanting to sign on the dotted line?

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Dare Me Tonight by Carly Phillips (The Knight Brothers #3)

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Dare Me Tonight is a steamy romance that'll make you believe in second chances. After Sienna gives a cherished piece of herself to Ethan, you find yourself hoping for the impossible to happen between the two.

Once you find out more about the history of the Dare family, your heart breaks for the siblings and you can see why they've all built a wall around their hearts.

Ethan is trying to protect his contract for the sake of his business, but every time he pushes Sienna away or insists on keeping her a secret, it just proves to her that he's not the guy she's meant to be with.

I love how overprotective her family is, especially her brothers. This was a great heart-warming story about family, forgiveness and making your own path in life.

With each book in this series, I'm always left counting down to the next release date! I absolutely love the Dare family!!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

One virgin, one night, on surprise baby...

For Ethan Knight, managing his empire is his priority. Women, not so much. But when a favor leads to him meeting sexy, driven Sienna Dare at a black tie corporate event, his interest is piqued along with his desire, and his infamous control slips as he joins her for an unforgettable night in bed.

Sienna Dare is trying to figure out the direction of her life when she meets enigmatic Ethan Knight - a strong, confident man so hot and irresistible he's the one she finally relinquishes her v-card to.

The problem? Ethan has a billion dollar contract with Sienna's brother at stake. An overly-protective brother who doesn't take it well when he finds out his business associate bedded his much younger sister. Oh, and she's pregnant, too...

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The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis (Wildstone #3)

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The Lemon Sisters is a heart-warming tale of two sisters trying to discover what they want, even though they're both at very different stages in life. Filled with laughter and tears, you'll be recommending this book to anyone who'll listen!


The thing I appreciate most about Jill Shalvis books, is her ability to write characters in real situations and without filters. The realities of motherhood aren't sugar coated, and you can feel Mindy's distress come through the pages of the story.

The tension between Brooke and former flame Garrett is undeniable, and made me excited for each scene containing the two characters. They definitely have things to work through from their past, but it's as though fate intervened when Brooke ends up next door to him.

My favorite part of the story was Mindy's kids - each one special and unique in their own ways, but they'll steal your heart and run away with it!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary: Brooke Lemon has always led the life she wanted, wild adventures - and mistakes - included, something her perfect sister, Mindy, never understood. So when Mindy shows up on Brooke's doorstep in the throes of a break-down with her three little kids in tow, Brooke's shocked.

Wanting to make amends, Brooke agrees to trade places, taking the kids back to Wildstone for a few days so Mindy can pick up the pieces and put herself back together. What Brooke doesn't admit is she's just as broken... Also how does one go home after seven years away? It doesn't take long for Brooke to come face-to-face with her past, in the form of one tall, dark, sexy mistake. But Garrett's no longer interested. Only his words don't match his actions, leaving Brooke feeling things she'd shoved deep.

Soon the sisters begin to wonder: Are they lemons in life? In love? All they know is that neither seems to be able to run far enough to outpace her demons. And when secrets surface, they'll have to learn that sometimes the one person who can help you the most is the one you never thought to ask.

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Man Fast by Krista Sandor (Bergen Brothers #1)

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A beautifully written tale of second chances, proving that everyone deserves a chance at forgiveness and redemption. I'm a sucker for a good playboy character, especially one that is doing it to avoid dealing with a tragic loss.

Brennen Bergen is the perfect guy you want to dislike, but you find yourself rooting for him to find his own happiness, even if it's with a girl he can't have.

Abby Quinn is done with men and wants to focus on her career after moving across the country for fresh start. Her interactions with the students, especially one little pyro in particular, had me laughing out loud on several occasions!

You're also introduced to the other Bergen siblings in this book, so you'll be left counting down the days until the next one in the series is released. A wonderful start to a new series, I can't wait for Man Feast!

Krista Sandor has the exact blend of comedy, romance and drama - with a touch of steam. I highly recommend starting this series, but be warned you won't be able to put it down.

I listened to Man Fast while driving to Denver, and it was the perfect backdrop, since that's where the story takes place. I'm not even ashamed to admit that I cried like a baby during a certain scene, but it was worth it! 

😄 Comedy
💧 Drama
💋 Romance
🎿 Sports

Summary:
Denver's biggest playboy is about to get schooled.

Brennen

Rich, powerful, and a former pro skier - nothing and no woman is off-limits to Brennen Bergen. Part of the billion-dollar Bergen mountain sports family, he's reigned supreme over the Denver social scene with his playboy antics.

But that's about to change when he meets Abby Quinn and gets schooled on the MAN FAST.

Abby

After a disastrous breakup, Abby Quinn has sworn off men.

No dating. No boyfriends.

A complete Man Fast.

She's starting over in Denver and landed a teaching position at a prestigious elementary school. It's a temporary post, but if she does a good job, the position could be permanent.

Too bad Brennen Bergen has just thrown a wrench into her plans.

Forced to shape up or be cut out of his family's fortune, Brennen must prove he's a contributing member of the community by volunteering at his former elementary school - Abby's new school - and the place where he can't hide behind his bad boy ways to numb the pain he's carried for over a decade.

Will an attraction between them spell trouble for Abby or will Brennen finally have met his match?

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Fighting Irish by Katy Regnery (The Summerhaven Trio #1)

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Brittany Manion has suffered heartbreak from not one, but two, men - leaving her to rediscover the one place that she spent the most memorable summers of her life. While there, she realizes her dreams are achievable, she just needs to trust her heart.

Rory Haven just might be the one to make her dreams come true, since he's been harboring a teenage crush on Brittany that he was never allowed to act on while growing up. Taking over his families business after his mother's stroke, he put his own dreams on hold, but he can't possibly pursue someone of her caliber without having something substantial to offer her....

An amazing story of overcoming heartache and finding the person that allows you to be yourself. I love the strong, Irish dynamic of the Haven siblings. Their unfailing support of each other is refreshing and definitely the backbone of The Summerhaven Trio books. Looking forward to the next two in the series!

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