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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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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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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