I absolutely loved this story of Liam & Kendall. At first Liam’s cold approach toward Kendall was a bit icy, but then Kendall started to show Liam the good he has in him. While the story unfolds. You understand why Liam is so cold & driven to perfection. No doubt these two together made for some very hot scenes once they both let their guard down especially Liam. Definitely 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
Kendall is working for a jerk, he is rude, opinionated and just the boss from hell, but there is just something that makes him irresistible from her dreams and fantasies.
Liam is trying to resist his new assistant but the more he works with Kendall the more he fantasies about the strawberry lip gloss.
This story is hot and passionate, there is a slow burn at the beginning but these two fiery characters spark they set the speaker alive. The two character voices really suit these two characters and it feels like you are in the main conversations and passion that is put into the words on the page makes it really engrossing and will have you listening well into the night.
I love Aubrey’s books and this audiobook is no exception, I may go back and listen to some of her other books which I read just to see if there is another aspect of the story I have missed. Thank you Aubrey.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sarah is looking for a hook up, Friends with benefits whatever you want to put a label on it but definitely not a relationship that why this seems a great deal with James.
Sarah is woman who knows what she wants, nothing complicated, no relationship just sex. While at work she meets James who seems the ideal person for a friends with benefit package, there is an instant attraction but as it goes on can she just see him a bit of fun or will it get serious.
James is a RTOC Instructor and is giving a talk to a class but his attraction is drawn to the professor, Sarah. When they approach each other James feels the attraction and when the opportunity to just scratch each others itch becomes a reality James jumps in with both feet but feelings are starting to play a part and James is at crossroads.
I love, love, love this author and her stories there is never a boring one, the writing is brilliant as usual and the characters are well developed and just jump off the page with the chemistry they have.
I always love how Phoebe creates her female lead characters with strength and a “don’t give a crap” attitude but also shows the flaws in there characters as well and that is also evident in this book. I also love the way the male characters are nearly always alpha men but have that soft side to them that you just melt into.
This is the first book in this series and can’t wait to read the next books to see how this beautiful relationship and couple progress.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a cute read after I had just come off a book that was all about the dark side of things. I thought Jordan and axis were hella cute together! Their support of each other through their struggles was really heartwarming. My only issue was that I feel like most things were being told to me more so than me seeing them happen. I wasn’t deeply invested in their story but it was a really cute summer time read.
Reviewed by @lkwillard
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In His Kiss was a fantastic friends to lovers romance. This is not your everyday romance though, writing friends to lovers is never an easy thing, but Ms. Alise made the transition flawless. Like most friends to lovers romances In His Kiss is full of angst, emotions, and definitely a few twists and turns. My only complaint about In His Kiss is it was too short. Ms. Alise hooked me from the very beginning and next thing I know I’ve read the whole book in one sitting. So if your looking for a great summer read then I definitely recommend In His Kiss by Ms. Ava Alise.
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great start to a new series, the blurb really made me want to read this and it quite honestly did not disappoint. Really liked Sarah and James relationship the slow burn and the angst was there and honestly, it was written great. Did not expect the ending and I can’t wait to read the next book and find out what happened.
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In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In His Kiss is the first book in The Unrequited Series by Ava Alise. I had previously read a couple of books by this author and had enjoyed them so was looking forward to reading more of her work. I’m glad I chose to read this book as I really enjoyed it.
In His Kiss is a great, contemporary, friends to lovers romance. I’m a sucker for just about every romance trope but I do love and angsty friends to lovers romance and In His Kiss fits the bill perfectly.
Xia has been best friends with Jordan since they were toddlers in nappies and have been inseparable since. Both have been in love with one another for some time but don’t want to ruin their friendship. But after a drunken night together Jordan declares that I was a mistake. How does their friendship survive this?
I loved Jordan and Xia’s story. It has the angst and hurt that you expect from a friends to lovers romance. Both are great characters who are very well written and you just can’t help but hope that they get their deserved HEA.
The story is well written and flows well, keeping the reader entertained from start to finish. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this series.
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Barbara Stegall
This is my first book written by Phoebe Alexander and I just want to say WOW! What an great story. Has the right amount of STEAM with some humor mixed in. Got to love kids mixed in an story especially when they are so real. I got sucked into the story and read way into the night as I could not put it down.
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sarah is a woman with needs and desires that she has let go by the wayside for too long. Standing in the sub shop waiting to place her order, she sees this hot hunk of soldier that she would like to take a bite out of (who doesn’t like a man in uniform?). Sarah doesn’t see him again until she attends a panel discussion on the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. She’s a professor and a participant. She sees him in the audience and they make eye contact. After the discussions, he suggests getting together for coffee to further discuss this topic. This leads to other things and some steamy no strings attached action. Sarah is fine with this because she is polyamorous. But uh oh…..she falls in love with him which creates all kinds of problems. They are seeing other people. He starts seeing his high school sweetheart. Oh the many glitches that happen in this “relationship.” Once you start this book, you just can’t stop. You have to see if they can work it out. The characters, both main and supportive, are relatable and likeable. You find yourself wanting to follow all the twists you know are coming. Part of the book is in Colorado, which is where I am so I love it for that reason too. This author is up there on my favorites list.
Miss Understanding by Aubrey Bondurant is the first book in the Miss Series. This is an 18+story because of the sexual nature.
Kendall and Liam have a less than stellar working situation. He’s hot, arrogant, and her boss. Kendall isn’t happy with her job or her boss, but that doesn’t mean he’s not undeniably sexy. Can she survive a week with him, or will she end up without a job?
I really just hated Liam at first, but there is always something so alluring about the arrogant ones. Liam’s character is just written so well that you can’t help but like him as you get farther into the story.
Great listen! Definitely excited to check out the rest of the series!
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In His Kiss by Ava Elise is the first book in the Unrequited series. This is a sweet and heartfelt friends to lovers story that has some truly likeable characters right at its centre. I thought the author did a great job of balancing these amount of romance with the amount of drama – neither one seemed to over shadow the other.
I thought this was a quick and easy story o get into, a great way to pass away an afternoon or evening. It is easy to connect with both the story and the characters. This to me is a romance book done well and the author showed that this series is clearly going to be a good one. I am definitely looking forward to the second.
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in The Unrequited Series. It is a beautifully written friend to lovers romance. The author does an amazing job with her character. You can’t help but fall in love with them. You can feel the love and connection between them from the first page. Both characters have drama and trials in their life’s but their constant has always been each other.
After a night drinking heavily things cross the line. They both confess their love for each other and you can feel the contentment and love between them through the authors writing. Could this be the start of a beautiful romance or will the cold light of day ruin everything?
This is one romance you won’t be able to put down. You are drawn into the characters story and at times you feel like banging their heads together because you know they are perfect for each other. Will they see that in the end?
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an escape book. One that you pick up when you are looking for an easy, romance read without too much drama. There is a little bit of angst and a fair bit of steam. I enjoyed that the FMC was self-assured (most of the time) and that the characters owned who they were. There is a fair bit of detail and inner monologue but it helped to understand the characters motivations better.
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In His Kiss (The Unrequited Series Book 1) by Ava Alise is a friends to lover’s story. The story deals with depression and is quite emotive as we struggle along with the characters. One night changes it all. For better or worse? What happens if you hear the words you don’t want to hear? Can you go on? What happens when friends realise they feel much more? There is angst and drama, passion and lies. This captivating heartfelt story will leave you wanting more. Ava has done a good job pulling it all together. Grab a copy, you know you want to.
Reviewed by @jennadb
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11 years. That’s how long Mila has been away from home. She has dreams of owning her own clothing line, but being the daughter of a Mafia boss, she doesn’t really want that association. She signs a modeling contract that has her moving to California and leaving behind the man that she loves. After so many years in the industry she is starting to be considered old and is more than ready to close the lens on the cameras. She is ready to take her rightful place back in the Sindicato, but will she be welcomed with open arms?
Dane Giodano has been using the last decade to try and get over his first and only love. The night she left him she took his heart as well. Even after all this time he can’t let her go. When she turns back up in Jersey he wants to hate her, he wants to turn her away, but she won’t go without a fight. Being by his side is where he wants her, it’s where she belongs, but what is she willing to do to get there?
I do believe this series is my first taste of a Mafia romance. These ladies have done a great job pulling me in as a reader and making me want to keep turning the pages.
I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher is book number 4 in the Reigning Hearts Series. It can be read as a standalone (I did), but if the others in the series are as great, I will be buying them!!
First of all, I think it is amazing that the author narrated her own story. I’ve listened to quite a few audiobooks and never come across one where the author did it themselves.
When big city stardom meets small town girl, the attraction is undeniable. The best loves are the unplanned ones, right? Unfortunately, you can’t always have the girl and the dream job. Nicky has her own plans and goals, and they don’t line up with Reid Macphersons. When he has
to leave Nicky behind, all is up in the air. Will they find each other again, or will their chance encounter turn into the one that got away?
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mountains Wanted (Mountains Series #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Krista Vaughan
Sarah is looking for a “friend with benefits” and James is looking for a hot distraction until he’s ready to settle down. These two light up the pages with their heat. It’s refreshing to read about people who represent different lifestyles and relationship types. There is not nearly enough representation in literature of alternative lifestyles. When feelings start to delve deeper and relationships need to be reexamined hearts can be broken. I’m very much looking forward to reading the next book!
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ava Alise takes us an amazing journey of being best friends to more.
Jordan and Xia were best friends from conception in the womb. Every good memory and moment was one they shared and celebrated together. Each had feelings for other but kept that silence scared to cross the line. Every moment of the friendship took them to the present and reflected how perfect they would be together. When a drunken night turns into more it soon becomes a scared reality for each. Is this meant to be, or was this mistake. Throw in family struggles, lost loves, meddling ex-girlfriends, and friends cheering on the sidelines.
Jordan and Xia were young but mature. Watching their love unfold wa beautiful and it lit that spark that love like that does and can exist. Its a book I highly recommend.
Mountains Wanted by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Warning for 18+ readers.
Being polyamorous and part of the LBGTQ community this book touched my heart in special ways. Dr. Sarah Lynde is a very sex positive woman. She is comfortable in her skin and knows who she is. Sarah is on the lookout for a friend with benefits when she meets the very handsome Army First Sergeant James McAllister. Meeting at a lecture Sarah gives about the military’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy they meet up for coffee for a continuing discussion. Their views differ but the attraction and electricity between them is undeniable. Sarah is hesitant for a serious relationship after her marriage ended in a disaster and James having served in Afghanistan and having a failed marriage is also a little reluctant.
I love all the discussions about their status and feelings; in a polyamorous relationship communication is very important. It was nice to see that portrayed so wonderfully and realistically. The feelings Sarah had about telling James that she was polyamorous for fear of how he would feel about it, were perfectly on the mark!!
Courage of Us by Brooke May
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I liked the book it was awesome. It was well written and it was good to read I kind of went through the same thing as the main character. I could not put it down, it was a good ending an done that I hoped it would have. There is the f word in it and I can skip over it where I don’t really notice it much anymore, but just a warning.
I’ll See You Again (Reigning Hearts, Book Four) AUDIO BOOK by KG Fletcher – Review by Michelle Collier
My rating is 5 of 5
I’ll See You Again is my first book by KG Fetcher. So good! This is book four in the Reigning Hearts series. I didn’t feel like I had missed a thing, although I will be going back and reading the other 3! Nicky and Mac are just so amazing. You can feel the heat and attraction popping off the page. If the great writing wasn’t enough, KG Fletcher is the voice of the book as well. I love listening to audiobooks with a great Scottish accent!
The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Vanessa, a young woman struggling with a sick younger brother, is awestruck when her new, sexy , Grey, neighbor moves in across the street. Unexplainably drawn to him, she also finds herself being courted by another man, Raef–who just happens to be Grey’s half brother. Grey promises to heal her brother but at what cost?
This story is a good, quick read. The characters are well developed, and the plot is fantastic. I really enjoyed the changing point of views throughout the chapters. Vanessa is a relatable female protagonist and I was rooting for her until the last page. I can’t wait to read the next installment in the Her Three Immortals series.5/5 stars
I’ll See You Again by K.G. Fletcher is a fantastic story that I was pulled into straight away. Nicky and Mac are just brilliant characters. They fit together so well from the start and I was really wanting them to find a way to make things work.
I thought it that narration on the book was good as well. I could feel the passion in the story telling and I could easily distinguish between each character. They were all given their own voice and it made it brilliant to listen to. This author has easily become one of my go to authors and I will definitely be adding her to the list for audio books too!
This is my first audio by this author and I was excited to pick it up. This is an author that I have read a ton of her books. This audio is just as great as her books. I enjoyed how the narrator brings the story to life. Her voice pulled me into the story from the start. They made me want to keep listening and wanting more. The characters are relatable and just brought the story to life. This is Nicky and Mac’s story. Nicky dreams of true love. Mac is a famous singer who is on the edge of stardom. Once he meets Nicky he is stricken with love instantly. What will happen when he invites her to his kickoff tour? When Nicky hits the headlines will it change things for them? This is a great romance audio that I highly recommend listening to.
A riveting and romantic tale of the sassy Kendall and her contentious relationship with her lawyer boss. This story proves there is usually more to a person than they let on. Kendall discovered just that with a work trip she dreaded. I REALLY enjoyed this book to the point of getting nothing else done, because I didn’t want to turn it off!! I also really liked both narrators and the fact the book is written from both perspectives of the main characters. Very enjoyable way to spend 8 or 9 hours!
The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Don is the first in it’s series and I’m ecstatic that there is more to come! The ending….WOW! It was a bit of a cliffhanger, so as cliffhangers go…I want to, no scratch that I NEED to read more!! Loved this book! Really GREAT start to the series. New to me author, love her talent and the writing was interesting and such a fun plot. The characters were EXCELLENT! Sooo can’t wait to see where the author will go in the series!
Miss Understanding
The Miss Series
Book 1
AUDIO BOOK
By Aubrey Bondurant
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This story is a great beginning to the Miss Series. Full length and filled with a building romance or the best enemy to friends story. This story is not for those under 18, due to steamy adult behavior.
Kendall Tate has the worst job and equally awful boss. Problem is he is not only good looking, but sexy too. If she is not careful she may get fired much sooner than she wants. Thrown into a trip with her boss could be just what will push her out the door. Liam Davenport struggles with the beauty behind the eyes of his assistant. He must stay away, no matter how far he is. The smell of her strawberry lip gloss draws him closer. What will become of these two people, while away from the office for a week? Will Kendall and Liam be drawn together, or will one of them walk?
Aubrey Bondurant has written this non stop page turner. I will forever remember this story, and her characters. Many feels will play out in this story. As you board the rollercoaster of emotions. This is just the beginning of this series, and I can’t wait for book 2. Well Done Aubrey Bondurant! Well Done!
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The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well, this was a hot one!! I should have guessed from the cover but even so! I loved every second of this book and I am so excited to read the rest of the series! It was definitely a quick read for me because once I started I couldn’t out it down. This is definitely up there with my favourite reads of 2021! Vanessa was a great lead character to read about, I really liked her. The three leading men in the story were definitely enjoyable as well!! All of them were very different but all had this pull to Vanessa. I haven’t quite decided who my favourite might be yet! I liked the cliff-hanger and it definitely has me wanting more!!
The Don is a highly recommended read from me!!
In His Kiss by Ava Alise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In His Kiss was a great read and I really enjoyed it. The authors writing was engaging, easy to read and the storyline was good. I liked that characters, Jordan and Xia, and I think because their story spanned a long time in their lives, I really felt like I understood how they felt about each other. It wasn’t straight forward, there were some complexities to it but I couldn’t help myself from rooting for them. I could really feel the inner turmoil of both of them when it came to what would happen if they crossed the line and it ruined their strong friendship forever.
I am really looking forward to reading more from this author again in the future. @katie
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The Don by Hazel Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first Hazel Storm novel and my first novel based on Greek Mythology, needless to say, I am hooked on both! While it has 220 pages, The Don felt like a shorter story in all the best ways! When it comes to the character development, plot speed, and world-building, Storm dives straight in to give you an immediately vivid experience from the first page. The story has a quick but well-developed arch that keeps moving without feeling rushed at all and the perfect amount of steam to keep you wanting more. My only head-scratcher came when Raef explained gods to Van, she asked a legitimate question and was given an honest answer, but it didn’t shock her in the least…which it should have unless gods are an accepted part of society in her world…but they weren’t to my knowledge. So that made me wonder, but I decided maybe gods weren’t a complete unknown and went with it. Overall, it is a great quick read, and I CAN NOT wait to read The God, The Bow, and The Box!!
For The Don, Van is my favorite character, she seems real, relatable, genuine, and has some snarky internal dialogue. She is full of love for her family and has a huge heart towards all her salon’s clients, but more than that she is just a genuinely good person that you want to succeed in life. But this is where Storm decided to have some fun! A beautiful heroine with a heart of gold meets three half-brothers who shake up her life completely. The Don of the Underworld, an Angel, and a demi-god of Earth oh my! Grey is sexy, intriguing, and frustrating, Raef is thoughtful, handsome, a true gentleman, and we don’t know a lot about Aroz yet, but a little fat baby cupid has nothing on this tall drink of water! Like I already said, I cannot wait to read The God next because I have to find out what happens between Van and her men! (FYI: So far this is not a menage’ book or even really a reverse harem or really a love triangle…I’m not sure what it is exactly…but I’m loving it!!)
