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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Rayne East

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant!
Loved this story very much! Engaging, spicy, witty and well written. There was just enough balance between the angst and the romance. The differences between Lev and Daphne were a big sticking point and it was great that this was explore deeper and not just glossed over. Highly recommend!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Kerry Baker

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved the first book in this series and this one was even better. An enemies to lovers romnace, this book grabbed my attention right from the start. I couldn’t get enough of these characters. Their chemistry was undeniable, you could feel it on every single page.
As the second book in an already strong series, this book just took it to the next level. This author never fails to impress me and books like this are the perfect example of why. I had to read this book in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. This is a fantastic story and I can’t wait for more.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an entertaining, brilliant and well written story by an author I never hesitate to pick up. As soon as I saw her name attached to this book I knew I had to read it. I was pulled straight into this book and the characters. I loved them from the moment I started reading. They had such a tough journey ahead of them and yet the determination is was clear.
Once I started reading this book I had to finish it in one go. I needed to see how things would play out and I could not get enough of Briget and Fyn. This is yet another incredible book and I am so excited to see what is next for the series.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yes after reading the last book with Bridget and Fynix, with that little tease at the end with Daphne and Lev. I just had to run and read this book. OMG this was even better than the last. Although I really liked Bridget and Fynix, Daphne and Lev are my absolute favorite. Their semi-enemies to lovers is filled with so much passion and angst it was almost tangible. The authors really make you feel like you are the characters making us feel all their emotions lol i love it. I would definitely clear your day cause this would make you want to finish it all in one go and leave you frustrated when someone or something interrupts you.i really hope this isnt the end of this world. I would love to see it continue somehow 🥰 I would 100 % recommend reading not just this one but both of the bools in the series.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Maria Colon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The authors take us along the journey of an enemies to lovers path with Lev and Daphne in the second book of The Crowned Hearts Series.

I have to go back and read book one but as far as Lev and Daphne…

Daphne has a secret she stays behind in Lovolia after her best friend’s wedding rather than return to the United States.
Lev is required to go on a mandatory holiday while his best friend goes on his honeymoon.

The two end up together where one thing leads to another and things happen that lead to other secrets coming to light…cue the plot twist I did not see coming.

I’ll leave it there and let you find out what happens.

The book was filled with plenty of banter among the main characters. I will read the first book in the series.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61835393-russian-and-royally-complicated” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Russian and Royally Complicated” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1688918768l/61835393._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61835393-russian-and-royally-complicated”>Russian and Royally Complicated</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15497840.Gwyn_McNamee”>Gwyn McNamee</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5781426408″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I don’t know that I would use the word hate, but these two characters definitely do not like one another. Lev and Daphne are just going to have to learn to get along now that their best friends are married. As much as they bickered with one another you’d have thought that they were a couple, ha-ha. They are attracted to each other, but neither of them will admit it. It has come down to them spending a night together, hoping that will get it all out of their system. Did it work? This can be read in one sitting, and you will not want to put it down.
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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book #2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

5 Stars

GAH!!! This here is absolute P. E. R. F. E. C. T. I. O. N. !!!!
It needs to be made into a movie so I can watch it over and over again…
Russian and Royally Complicated is the second book in The Crowned Hearts series by the talented duo of Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson. This is a captivating, oh-so-sexy, and fun enemies-to-lovers romance with forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine, hidden royalty, a bad boy prince, volcanic chemistry, sizzle, a little suspense, some angst, tension, and emotion….. and then there’s also one of my favourite tropes in this book- and it’s one of the best parts about this story, too- but I won’t mention because I don’t want to ruin it for you.

This is Lev and Daphne’s story- who we both met back in book one as they are Fyn and Bridget’s best friends. A steamy encounter at their best friends wadding might have been in the heat of the moment, but neither is prepared for what happens next.
Two of my favourite authors come together and create magic- EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! I can’t wait to see what they do next!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Christine Baranek

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated
By: Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

This is the follow up to Royally Complicated. I truly loved this one. It showed just as much character development as the last one. In it we meet the prince’s best friend Lev and Bridget’s best friend Daphne. Both of which hate one another but find a common bond in being lost after the events that happened between their best friends, the prince and Bridget. This is a fantastic enemies to lovers romance, which just so happens to be my favorite trope. They have fantastic tension and their banter was so much fun to read you could feel their feelings and tension just emanate off the page. This book has the perfect amount of sizzle to it too. I definitely recommend this book. It is such a fun read that I didn’t want to put down!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me speed reading to find out the secrets being kept! I did not read the first book and although I didn’t miss out on anything in the story here, I do wish I would have read the first book before hand to meet Fyn and Bridget. I really like Daphne. I like that she doesn’t try to fit in to be like the rest of the royal family and just tries to be herself. I had a feeling her and Lev were going to get into trouble, their chemistry is crazy. My heart broke when Lev treated Daphne like crap, but so happy that his grandmother Mira totally loves her. The whole book Daphne kept mentioning her secret, and why she couldn’t go back to Colorado and finally in the end when she tells all, I was surprised. She is so cute.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this! I read it in about 2 days! I love everything I have ever read by Gwyn Mcnamee so I knew I had to check this book out that she wrote with Christy Anderson and I’m glad I did!
I can wait to read Russian & Royally Complicated now!

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star’s
Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

Royally Complicated is the first book in The Crowned Hearts Series and is a Contemporary Romance /Forbidden Love/ Opposites Attract that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. Holy Cow this book takes steamy hot sex on a beach to a whole new level. There’s plenty of drama, secret identities and plenty of steamy sex and their chemistry is off the charts. This is Fyn and Bridget’s story. She’s on what should have been her honeymoon but she caught her fiancé cheating. A nice fling while on holiday is just what she needs. Then there’s Fyn who is more than a hot and sexy Surfer . She’s fixing to find out he’s Royalty. What will happen she finds out who he really is? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m ready to dive in to the next book.

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sooo I just had to pick up this book because I love the author Gwyn McNamee and was curious to see how author Christy Anderson works with her (it’s my first time reading any book by her). Mannnnnn they did not disappoint! W000W, this book was amazing from the suspense to the steamy romance 👏 I love every part of this book. The royal theme was intriguing and the crazy LLM smh wild. I truly cannot wait to read what takes place in Levs and Daphne story, to see how their Romance will blossom. And i look forward to reading more stories by both these fantastic authors 🥰
Ps I for one love 🍍 pineapples on pizzas just made me love Bridget more lmao

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Russian and Royally Complicated is book 2 in The Crowned Hearts series. It is a stand-alone enemy to lovers by the dynamic duo USA Today Bestselling Authors Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson.
These opposites attract story is sweet, sexy, full of passion and fun and add in a bit of vodka and spice, and you are drawn in and the pages fly by. Off the charts chemistry and flying sparks in more ways than one happens when there are secrets and hidden identities.
Gwyn and Christy turn up the heat and turmoil in this one night of hate sex but what happens after stuns them all.
Just as the first book Royally Complicated it is chock-a-block full of twists, complications, royalty, duty, a country possibly coming undone, lies and so much more. It is also filled with drama, action and humour and just enough need and romance. This steamy read will leave you with all the feels.
There are a few of the characters that evoke strong emotions in the reader.
I said it before with the first book, but I will say it again this writing duo make a good team.
I really enjoyed the story and look forward to reading the next book in the series/collection.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Royally Complicated
By: Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

This is a fantastic story that features a prince and a heartbroken girl. Fyn is the prince and he is written as a very relatable royal character. He is at the beach to escape – from life, from all that is expected of him, etc. I could relate to that on a very visceral level – I mean who hasn’t had a moment where they want to run away just to breathe. Bridget is alone on her honeymoon. So she is drinking away her current situation and making the best of this beach vacation. I definitely didn’t blame her. I have to give the authors credit – Bridget’s situation could have come about very whiney and poor me but it didn’t she was a girl on the beach who happened to be heartbroken. But heartbroken was not a defining role for her. I loved how spicy this book got! This is definitely more of a modern fairy tale and I truly enjoyed it. It has a good balance of romance, fairy tale, and yet still went into the aspects of royalty. I definitely recommend reading this one. It has just enough spice to keep you satisfied!

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great read. It is full of action, sexual tension, secrets and a great enemies to lovers romance. I loved the characters of Lev and Daphne really bring this story to life. I love their chemistry both the sexual chemistry but also their hatred for each other. The way they argue and irritated each other is funny to read but you just know that type of tension and chemistry is going to be explosive when they finally give into the attraction between them and boy did it explode.

It isn’t just a steamy story filled with sexual tension both Lev and Daphne are hiding things and keeping secrets and when these secrets start to reveal themselves we see them grow closer together.

This story was really well written and I was totally invested in these characters and their story. The author’s did an incredible job of bringing their personalities to life which in turn makes them seem more real and engaging.
I can’t wait to read more.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Oh heavens, these two can heat up a room. This book is fantastic and hotter than Yuma in the middle of summer!! I enjoyed reading about their adventures after the Royal Wedding. The sparks flying. The chemistry brewing. This is one hot romance that you need gloves to read it with. The characters are entertaining and full of spunk and sass. It’s a quick read that will set you on fire. If you like hot and spicy romance, give this a shot.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Russian and Royally ComplicatedRussian and Royally Complicated by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series but can be read as a stand alone. The first book is just as great as this one and one you don’t want to miss. This is a well written story where a best friend’s wedding and hate sex bring two unlikely people together. I enjoyed these two characters. They added so much to the story and made it easy for me to read. I enjoyed how they brought the story to life on each page and I had no problems connecting with them. This is a fast paced, engaging story where the author’s use details to make you feel as if you are part of the story. There is great growth of the plot and characters which are added to the story. This is a story that I really enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book and this series.

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was just crazy. I loved it and was hooked from the very first chapter. I really wish I read book 1 first but didnt realize the order of them is recommended to be read that way.
Daphne is visiting Lovolia for her best friend Bridget’s wedding to prince Fyn. Every time Daphne comes for a visit, her and Fyn’s best friend…a member of the Royal guard Lev are at eachothers throats. They can’t stand eachother. He’s always grumpy and she’s just loud with no clue on how to act around royalty.
Things change in the reading room at the wedding. These two finally hate screw eachother thinking it will get it out of their system.

Daphne is dropped off at the airport when the couple leaves for their honeymoon but she decides to go to Elysium….only one problem…that’s where lev is staying for holiday while Fyn and Bridget are on their honeymoon.

When Lev finds out Daphne is there, he wants her to leave. Both of these characters have lots of baggage. Lots of things on their minds. They agree to stay out of eachothers way until they don’t.

Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, the suspense of the situation hooks you right in.

There’s a lot more to this book than 2 people who can’t stand eachother hooking up at their best friends wedding. There’s lots of feelings. There some happy, some sad, some scared and some heat! Great 5 star book

Review by @xchellex

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson

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Russian and Royally Complicated (The Crowned Hearts Series Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Page Count – 425
Cover Designer – Michelle Johnson at Bluesky Design

Sex on the beach with a smoking hot stranger…

I blame the tequila.

And the way he rode the waves like he owned them.

And the delicious way the water trickled down over his washboard abs and the V thingy.

And the fact that I’m on the trip that was supposed to be my honeymoon until I caught the bastard cheating.

Yeah, I’m going to blame it on all that.

Because reckless behavior is so not usually me.

But surfer god Fyn is a breath of fresh air I so badly need.

A break from reality of the world around me.

One he seems to need, too.

It’s a single wild moment in my otherwise structured life that seems to be crumbling.

A perfect snapshot in time…

Until the royal guard shows up looking for him.

Turns out the king of the waves is actually a prince.

A real one next in line for the throne.

And I just banged him on the sand.

People say a one-night stand can be good for you, especially after a break-up.

I’m starting to question that advice.

Because finding my prince is only the beginning…

Things are about to get royally complicated.

Royally Complicated is a royal romance from USA Today Bestselling Authors Gwyn McNamee and Christy Anderson with a bad boy prince and good girl commoner, forbidden love, opposites attract, intrigue, deception, and tons of steam that will leave you wanting your own prince.

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Gwyn McNamee

Gwyn McNamee is an attorney, writer, wife, and mother (to one human baby and one fur baby). Originally from the Midwest, Gwyn relocated to her husband’s home town of Las Vegas in 2015 and is enjoying her respite from the cold and snow.  Gwyn loves to write stories with a bit of suspense and action mingled with romance and heat. When she isn’t either writing or voraciously devouring any books she can get her hands on, Gwyn is busy adding to her tattoo collection, golfing, and stirring up trouble with her perfect mix of sweetness and sarcasm (usually while wearing heels).

Christy Anderson

Writing with a whole lot of sarcasm and humor, mixed with a bit of Southern charm, Christy Anderson ain’t no sweet tea kinda storyteller. As an author of romance, Christy believes it doesn’t always have to be hearts and flowers; sometimes, it is dark and twisted, but romance nonetheless. She mixes terror, revenge, and a sliver of love and hope into stories about family, friends, struggles, blurred lines, and happily-ever-afters. Christy lives in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Tennessee with her husband and 152 cats (not really, but close), where she enjoys writing one twist at a time.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jenique Bornman

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In “Reticent Hawke” by Gwyn McNamee, readers are plunged into a world where trust is scarce and emotions are tangled in a web of conflicting loyalties. The novel delves into the complicated dynamics of the Hawke family and the struggles faced by its newest member, a young man who has learned to build walls around his heart to protect himself from a harsh world.

The story’s protagonist has endured a life on the streets, where survival has taught him to be wary of human intentions. When he finds himself taken in by the Hawke family, he maintains his reticence, steadfastly guarding his emotions. However, amidst his resolve to remain distant, an unexpected force begins to pull at his heart – Angelina, his best friend’s older sister. The attraction he feels is undeniable, a desire that transcends boundaries and social norms.

Gwyn McNamee skillfully navigates the complexities of love and loyalty in the face of adversity. The characters are well-developed, each grappling with their past traumas and personal demons. The tension between the protagonist’s yearning for Angelina and his loyalty to his friend creates a riveting conflict that propels the narrative forward.

The author’s prose captures the emotional turmoil of the characters, drawing readers into their world of longing and self-discovery. As the story unfolds, the forbidden nature of the relationship adds layers of tension, making “Reticent Hawke” a page-turner that keeps readers invested until the very end.

McNamee’s exploration of themes such as trust, forgiveness, and the power of love resonates deeply, making this contemporary romance not just about passion, but about personal growth and healing. The intricate interplay of emotions and the unfolding danger that neither protagonist sees coming add an additional layer of suspense, keeping the reader engaged throughout.

“Reticent Hawke” is a gripping addition to The Hawke Family Second Generation Series, offering a blend of angsty romance, intricate family dynamics, and the timeless struggle between the heart and the mind. Fans of forbidden love and emotionally charged narratives will find themselves captivated by this story of two souls entangled in a love that defies both expectations and the barriers they’ve erected.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Helen Dawkins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love just about everything Gwyn McNamee writes and this is no exception!

This is the second book in the “The Hawke Family Second Generation” series. While it can be read as standalone, I do highly suggest not only reading the Book 1 in the Second-Generation, but also reading all of the books in the First-Generation Hawke Family. There is a ton of useful information in all of the books that make the reading experience that much better and easier to make deeper connections.

This is book includes tropes such as forbidden romance, billionaires, reverse age gap (The woman is older), Best friends’ older sister. There is a good bit of angsty, spicy romance scenes that are AMAZING! One of the main points, the author, Gwyn, is trying to get across is that blood doesn’t necessarily make you family, your heart and the love you share makes you family.

The forbidden romance is between Jude, who technically is not a Hawke, but has been best friends with Alessi since they were 10, and Alessi’s older sister Angelina (Angie). Alessi and Angelina are the children of Storm Hawke.

Jude has only ever had one obsession, one woman who stands taller than all of the rest, and it is the one person who he cannot have. He is teetering hard on whether or not he should keep ignoring his feelings for Angie, or if it is time to come clean and hopefully have a shot at his happily ever after — his family PLUS the girl.

Angie pretty much despises relationships, and always has due to losing her father at such a young age. But she cannot deny the insane pull she has to Jude – who is also forbidden, he is technically family after all.

In the midst of Angie’s sibling Alessi going missing, lying about small things, avoiding family members. Her and Jude now have to work side by side to figure out what the heck is going on. Now that they are together regularly, that pull, and connection only grows stronger. They both have had so many obstacles and more heartache than a person should deal with, but neither allow themselves to open up which causes them to be misunderstood quite a bit.

Prepare to be captivated by this series, as Gwyn never fails to deliver a compelling storyline filled with romance, danger, family, love, and angst. But what truly sets this series apart is the emotional rollercoaster it takes you on as a reader. Each book allows you to intimately know the characters, every word resonating with you long after you’ve finished reading.

I cannot wait for the 3rd book to come out!

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Ruthless Hawke: A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Donya Pedigo

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I don’t know how this series keeps getting better and better, but it does! This is the continuation story of Issac Hawke and Jack, whom we met in the prequel, “Night Hawke.” Several years after their first steamy encounter, Jack shows back up in Isaac’s life and boy does she have a surprise for him.

I’m a sucker for a great secret baby book and this one definitely doesn’t disappoint as Gwyn McNamee has filled it full of twists and turns that will keep you glued to the page. These characters are well written and have the chemistry to set a volcano ablaze! I really love this story and this series.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Donya Pedigo

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I want to know how I get to be a part of the Hawke family! Gwyn McNamee has written another great installment in The Hawke Family Second Generation and let me tell you these books are all so colorful and well written that I am most definitely hooked on this series and this family.

In this book we see the love story of Jude and Angie unfold. The romance was wonderful to read, but I also enjoyed seeing the friendship between Jude and Allie and how much she and the whole Hawke family meant to him. I was amazed at Jude’s story while reading this to see what all he has grown through and endured, while still becoming a great man. This book is also just another great reminder that family doesn’t have to be blood! I can’t wait for the next book to come out as I’ve read all the original Hawke series and now all this series that’s available. If you like a tight-knit family that looks out for one another mixed in with some romance and steam, then you definitely want to check out these series.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ayla Phipps

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Good morning. What a way to start a book, Hehe. I am in love with this series having read the prequel and book one I had been counting down the days until this book finally came out and I had a chance to read it. Jude and Angelina were mentioned in the previous books but not in depth. Finally, we get to see inside Jude’s world and discover why he is so recluse and the heartbreak of his first ten years of life before the Hawkes rescued him.
Jude had been a Hawke for twelve years, and from the very beginning Angelina had stolen his heart. After a life of nothing but pain and fear he had finally found someone that made him feel safe, accepted, and cared for. Angelina is the eldest Hawke second generation, her coffee shop is thriving, but the problems start stacking up quickly in her world. Allie, Jude’s best friend and Angelina’s younger sister, is suddenly more unreliable than ever. Always late, missing and not showing up where she should be when she should be. Fear and worry force Jude to text Angelina and be in the same room with her for the first time in two years. She is the literal dream girl that chases away his nightmares and yet that is all she can ever be, in his dreams. Everything about him captured Angelina’s attention and like Jude it has only grown with the years. Cassius of course once again rears his handsome evil face when Falco Enterprises purchases the space the Hawkes have wanted for years. To make matters worse, they plan to open a coffee shop, just down the street from Angelina’s, Hawkes Daily Grind. Taking place roughly four months after book one, the previous idea of an art gallery/studio comes up by Isaac. What if they have a grand opening the same day or shortly before to steal the attention away from the Falco coffee shop. Only problem, the space is across from Angelina’s and is Jude’s space for his dream of owning a bookshop only it has been three years since the lot was purchased and still nothing has been opened or even shows signs of something to come.
Will Jude ever get the courage to finally tell Angelina how he feels about her? Why has Allie been disappearing? Can Jude overcome his fears and finally live the life he wants to have? Once again, the talented Gwyn McNamee has captured my heart from page one leaving me on the edge of my seat as I rush to the end to find out how it all ends. The ever-evolving world she has created, how it continues to grow revealing more information and secrets along the way. The depth of the characters and how deep their pain and trauma go. Her ability to show the vulnerability of each character and them overcoming their trauma to find the life they crave and deserve leaves you with the feel good when you reach the last page. Can’t wait for book three to see what the Hawkes will face and overcome next in Relentless Hawke, October 26th, 2023. Who captured Cassius Whitakers cold black heart?

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ashley Sugar

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loooooove this book! And I’m obsessed with Isaac! He protects the people he loves and he doesn’t second guess about anything. He’s also such a tease 😈 but it’s so so spicy! 🌶 Someone very important to him left him 5 years ago but now she’s back. And with a surprise! He definitely wasn’t expecting that. Book is full of angst but I’m here for it! There’s drama and action and spice and romance and I couldn’t get enough of it. The entire story was simply AMAZING and I couldn’t stop reading..I just HAD to know what happens next. I love the Hawke family and I know you will too! Please read this!

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ashley Sugar

Reticent Hawke: (A Second Generation Hawke Family Novel) (The Hawke Family Second Generation)Reticent Hawke: (A Second Generation Hawke Family Novel) by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew I was going to like this book because I LOVED Ruthless Hawke. And I’m only 21% into this book and it’s already fantastic. The suspense and the mystery, it keeps you on your toes. You never know what to expect and that’s what I love in a book! It keeps me flipping the pages without taking a break because I NEED to know what happens. Jude has been through A LOT growing up but the Hawke family welcomes him with open arms. He’s real closed off and on edge but Ang and Allie are there for him, as always. I love the Hawke family because even when there’s people who don’t share the same blood, they still treat them like they do ♥️ they always have each others backs and are there for one another! And the chemistry between Jude & Angelina? STEAMY. I love them so much together! I can’t wait for the next book! There’s so many answers that I need lol.

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Kristan Anderson

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reticent Hawke by Gwyn McNamee was a perfect addition to the Hawke family. I have loved all the characters in this series and especially love that there is now second generation stories. Being able to touch base with those from the first set of books is one of my favorite things. This family is so close and tight knit that to some, Jude and Angelina did a poor job of hiding their true feelings even if they themselves are ignoring them. As always with her books, the author drags you in with truly gut wrenching details that make you feel as if you’re part of the family. When they hurt, you hurt, when they are happy, you celebrate. I absolutely fell for Jude and his charm. And Angelina’s strength and perseverance and devotion to her work and her family is admirable. This is clearly a series I would read in order starting with generation 1 as ALL of the characters make appearances and it’s rather important if you want to keep up because there’s a lot of people and a lot of things that resurface. But overall another amazing read!

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gwyn has done it again! Just like all the other books of her’s that I have read, this one captures you in it’s grip and you don’t even care. Until the book ends and you can’t wait for more! You don’t need to read the first generation to read this one, but let me tell you that once you get into these you will want to go back and read them! They are all so, so good! So, just trust me and read them all!! LOL. And make sure you read the prequels too! So much good stuff in them all! Reticent Hawke is about Angie and Jude’s story. This one was so gripping. You get to learn more about the allusive Jude who was kind of adopted into the family. He hates being apart of the family, but that’s because he loves one of them. He sits in his window, hidden away from everyone, watching. Jude had a very horrible start to life and because of it he has locked himself away. Building up walls to keep people away from him. Allie is the exception. She is his best friend and one of the only people to see him in person in two years. When Allie starts to act weird and disappears for days he and Angie team up to find out what’s going on. Even when she comes clean she’s hiding something and they both know it. Getting to the bottom of her secrets is going to be tricky. To top it off a pesky company is gunning for Angie’s coffee shop along with the other Hawke family businesses. Will they finally find out who is behind it? Boy oh boy! I don’t want to give anything away, but you have to read this one!! Curl up with a drink, some tissues, and get ready to get sucked in!

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Night Hawke (A Second Generation Hawke Family Prequel) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Night Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation #0.5)Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is a Prequel to Nolan (Isaac) and Jack’s story. I actually didn’t read this prequel first, but I wish I had. It just gives their story a little taste of what’s to come and man oh man is it good!! Isaac just finishing law school decides a night of celebrating is needed before he heads back to NOLA to help run the Hawke empire. With his whole life mapped out for him settling into the family business can wait a couple days. He just happens to have his sites on a red head that would fill those days before life and family demands him back. Jack has slipped out and gone to a dive bar no one would ever think to look for her at. She wants some much needed time away from her life and family. Playing pool and having a few drinks with Nolan is harmless. She’s looking for a fun distraction and so is he. No strings. Not giving each other their real names they set out to have a great one night stand with each other. Their one night stand turns into two and before they know it this have changed. This book is steamy! It will have you rushing to grab their story asap, so you can dive right in some more. More than one of Gwyn’s books has had me up late reading when I should have been sleeping! LOL 🙂

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Reticent Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Manda Kelly

Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend's Older Sister Forbidden Romance (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 2)Reticent Hawke: A Billionaire Reverse Age Gap Best Friend’s Older Sister Forbidden Romance by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are very few books that I can say I felt true anger and rage while reading, but learning about Jude’s story, i felt sorrow, pain, rage, anger, and then, I felt like him being brought into the Hawke family was giving him the comfort he needed. Like balm to a wound, but when that wound is as deep as Jude’s… No balm is enough… This story will destroy you. I cried. I yelled. I cheered. I was an emotional MESS. And it was 100% WORTH IT. I am adding a new favorite author to my list… Gwyn McNamee is an amazing writer. I have this bad habit of NOT sleeping when I’m reading her books. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to read stories that have heart and soul…. Sex, Love, Swear words… All the good things that make a story more REAL. She’s got you covered.

Review By Manda Kelly

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