Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The 2nd book in the Love on Tap series does not disappoint!
This story has even more mystery but just as many laughs. Sylvie Stewart has definitely become one of my favorite independent authors! Sunny and Carter will take you on quite the adventure. Watch out for Duke though, he may just steal the story and your heart!
Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
3.5/4 stars
This was my first book by this author and it was okay. The writing is good however I think the main characters need a little more development. I’m almost the same age as the main chant after Sunny and there’s no way I could be her friend lol. I felt as if she comes off a little immature and unrealistic.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a must-read. Sylvie does an amazing job at developing the characters and this story has a great plot. This book is great and has a happy ending as well.
This book follows Sunny and Carter. Sunny is a librarian with a very optimistic and bubbly personality. She enjoys helping people and has a larger-than-life personality that can rub some people the wrong way. She is a little clumsy but she knows what she wants. While Carter is guarded and standoffish. He is in town to help out with his family’s company after a life-changing event occurred for him.
What happens when sunshine meets stormy? Can she help bring sunshine to Carter’s life or will their relationship remain professional?
Read this book to find out what happens with these two.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
While this book is in a series, this was my first book of Sylvie Stewart’s and it can definitely be read as a standalone! It was an easy, romantic read that I easily devoured. It has great characters and a great setting, which held my attention the entire time. I am definitely going to check out more of Sylvie’s books now!
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ll admit this book originally threw me as it was not entirely what I was expecting but then that was a good thing! I fell more in love with the characters as I went along and loved all the sidekicks, plus the fact that the leads were not your typical alpha male and stunningly beautiful but unaware heroine. It was definitely a page-turner with plenty of laughs sprinkled in – a great read!
Reviewed by @sparkinside
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well let’s start by saying I really enjoy this series. Especially Smooth Hoperator. This book had me laughing out loud more than the previous book. Despite the humor the author wrote a wonderful story with twists and turns in regards to conspiracies, fake romances, and protection. But is any romance ever really fake?
Carter has the brilliant idea to convince Sunny to help him. Be her fake boyfriend to light a fire under the butt of the guy she’s crushing on. However, what happens when lines are blurred and those feelings become real?
He’s trying to protect his family from some bad people. Running from a career in politics after getting caught up in something bigger than him. Now Sunny and Duke are his ticket to protect those he cares about. Do they succeed?
I love books that actually make me laugh. And the author gave Grandpa Duke some of the best lines.
Though this book is part of a series, it works very well as a standalone novel. Yes, the story connected to the previous book. However, that’s because each book focuses on a different Brooks sibling of an extremely tight knit family. I look forward to where the author goes next with this series.
Smooth Hoperator: A Fake-Relationship Romance by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sylvie Stewart has done it again! I loved meeting the Brooks family in the first installment of this series and now we get to know more about Carter in this story. I can’t imagine growing up in this family and surviving the antics that take place amongst all these boys!
Carter is a bit grumpy. He’s been through a lot though and maybe he’s entitled to his grumpiness. Enter Sunny who is the exact opposite…bubbly, quirky, and just a fun soul to be around. It’s true that opposites really do attract!
This is a second book in a series but can easily be read as a stand alone. There is a lot of humor interspered with the romance and makes for an enjoyable read.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’ve not read anything by this author prior to this book but I love the humor she interweaves within the story that she writes.
Hollis (I love this name by the way) is the dog groomer next door to the bar that Cash owns with his brothers. These two DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, get along. Sarcasm is strong between the hedges and a few pranks are executed. However, when the bar is hit with an inspection citation, Hollis considers coming to the rescue.
This is a pretty steamy (much more than I anticipated) read but the storyline itself was enjoyable. I love how Cash’s parents chose their names. The humor of the story had me laughing out loud. Overall, an enjoyable read.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Carter is determined to uncover evidence that he found out while pursuing his career in politics was ruined. Now he is back home in Asheville, North Carolina running the family brewery but he can’t deny he is not happy with his new path. Carter has been spending time at the library where he meets Sunny a quirky walking encyclopedia of a librarian. Little does he know that Sunny is the granddaughter of Duke, a conspiracy theorist, who he needs information from. Seeing Sunny mooning over her neighbor who has no clue she thinks of him more than a friend. Carter makes a deal with Sunny to be her fake boyfriend to get her the man she wants and in return she helps him track down a source who can help unravel the corruption that had him step away from his career. Neither though planned on feelings getting involved.
This was delightfully hilarious. I love a book with quirky characters, throw in a pet skunk and a bit of romance and I am all in in this book. I laughed out loud several times and really enjoyed Sunny, she is such a breath of fresh air and is polar opposite to Carter. I liked seeing Carter grow into his own brand of crazy with Sunny. Wonderful read.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this story, not only was it a delightfully sweet rom-com, but it was filled with hilarious side characters, hysterical one-liners, and intrigue and suspense. I always love getting the different POV’s from both main characters so we can see what they both are thinking and how they are interpreting the different situations. The chemistry between Sunny and Carter was absolutely steaming and I love that the author wasn’t shy with her descriptions of the bedroom scenes. I absolutely adored Sunny elderly grandfather and found his conspiracy theories priceless. It looks like this is book 2 in a series about Carter’s family and I will definitely be checking out book 1 and the follow up books as well!
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Smooth Hoperator
By: Sylvie Stewart
This is the second book of the Love on Tap series, but it definitely functions as a Standalone. This is a grumpy / sunshine book and I loved each and every moment. It also features some mystery with Sunny, the librarian and Carter.
Sunny is such a wonderful person, the type of person who definitely never says no to anyone. This type of attitude definitely has gotten her into some trouble in the past. Carter used to be a politician but is now working as a brewmaster.
Carter and Sunny have amazing banter. I really liked watching the two of them get to know each other and become more of a relationship. They had decent chemistry and I loved reading about them interacting with one another.
I definitely recommend reading this, it is a quick read and a fun rom com! Definitely would make a good beach read!
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is book 2 in the Love on Tap series, and is a great addition. While it does overlap with the end of book one a bit, it can absolutely be read as a standalone, but I don’t think you will want to let these characters go any more than I did. Carter was on a rising path in the world of politics in Washington, D.C. until he hears something he shouldn’t have, and is forced to flee to the safety of his hometown and content himself with working in his family’s brewery and bar, though he is far less than happy with this outcome. Sunny is a librarian in a small library, and while she may have her rough spots, her name is generally very fitting for her personality. When Carter’s investigation into the situation that made him run from D.C. throws them together, along with Sunny’s grandfather, danger seems to be around every corner, until it can be deal with, once and for all. This is a guaranteed happily ever after, with plenty of wit, heart and drama to keep you reading.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Smooth Hoperator is the second book in the Love on Tap series by Sylvie Stewart. This was such a fun romcom with witty banter, chemistry, sizzle, antics, endearing zany characters, family, friendship, animal antics, drama, grumpy vs sunshine, finding love unexpectedly, and emotion. The humour, antics, drama, and zaniness were nicely balanced by the emotional aspects of the story, as well as some sweet and tender touches.
I loved Cash and Hollis in the first book and so I was really looking forward to this second instalment in this fabulous series. I think it may have just eclipsed the first book for me, and I loved every second of Sunny and Carter’s story.
The ending has left me anticipating what Ms. Stewart might have in store for us in the next instalment- bring on Book #3!!
If you love a great romcom with endearing characters, emotion, and lots of laughs- then I highly recommend this book and series….
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Sylvie Stewart!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Smooth Hoperator is the second book in the Love on Tap series. This can be read as a standalone book, but best enjoyed after reading the first book in the series. Carter left his life behind in DC, and his family is unsure of the details. Sunny is a quirky librarian who can’t take her eyes off Carter during his frequent visits to the library. I always enjoy reading books by this author, and this did not disappoint. The story is a bit slow-burn but definitely worth staying with the story. Carter and Sunny are a great pairing in this book. I love how they are opposites and the interactions this creates. There are some suspenseful moments, but they are an integral part of the story. I won’t give away more because I don’t want to wreck the story for anyone. I look forward to reading more from this series and this author in the future.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Smooth Hoperator is the wonderful second book in the Rom Com series Love on Tap by Sylvie Stewart. I thoroughly enjoy reading Sylvie’s fabulous work because I know I am in for some fun, a bit of drama, a little suspense along with fantastic characters.
It is non-stop laughter as we journey along with the well-developed, crazy, quirky, and likable characters I think this is my favourite book by Sylvie to data. Sunny’s grandfather Duke is a cantankerous trouble making conspiracy theorist who I just loved. Throw in Carter’s mother, pet skunk and a protective best friend you never know what you are going to get.
Smooth Hoperator has a solid plot and a great storyline full of humour, lots of warmth and heart, a little heated chemistry.
When opposites attract is when the fun starts.
It’s easy to imagine friends and family sitting around enjoying this atmosphere and friends.
Make sure you start with the first book in the series Ale’s Fair in Love and War as it sets the tone of what’s to come.
I can’t wait to read Millers story.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was cute. It is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone but some of the main characters are from Book one so I think reading these in order would give the best reading experience possible.
This book was cute and a funny romcom and I enjoyed the authors writing style.
I am looking forward to more by this author in the future.
Happy Reading!
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Love on Tap series, though it is written as a stand alone. It was a cute story about faking a relationship but of course a real one begins. I enjoy Sylvie Stewart’s writing style and encourage anyone to read her stories. This one isn’t my favorite so far but it was still a great read.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Smooth Hoperator is Book Two in the Love on Tap series. It is a contemporary romance that focuses on the story of Sunny and Carter, who are complete opposites but somehow find their way to one another. Sunny is a librarian who is all sunshine and lollipops with a wardrobe as colorful as her personality. She loves helping people and has a heart of gold. Carter has recently moved back to town after leaving his political career behind under suspicious circumstances. He is a bit broody but very protective of his loved ones. Sunny and Carter meet at the library that he frequents, and he catches Sunny’s eye, but Carter thinks she is too colorful and not his type. That is, until he spends a bit of time with her, and she manages to make an impression on him that leaves him wanting more of her in his life. As the two spend time together the chemistry between them grows.
This was a beautifully crafted opposites attract romance story with wonderful characters. Sunny was like a little ray of sunshine that did what she could to help those she loved. Although on the surface Carter appeared to be broody and detached, he too had a heart of gold. On the surface they appeared to be complete opposites but were well suited for one another. I loved the character of Sunny’s grandfather and the situations he got himself into, like the love column in the newspaper that he took over writing responses for. The letters and responses had me chuckling out loud and I could not stop laughing out loud whenever I read one. I highly recommend this book!
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an author that I have fallen in love with – her writing style, her stories. And this book is the perfect example as to why. It is the third book in the series but can be read as a standalone. It makes a great addition to the series and I found it light reading and entertaining. This was the perfect kind of book to pass away an afternoon. It has entertaining characters that you really become engaged with. I especially liked the fact that the heroine is a librarian.
I love how every book by this author is completely different. They all seem to have their own voice and that really makes me connect with them even more. This was a thoroughly enjoyable book and I am already looking forward to the next.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have been reading this author’s books for awhile and they keep getting better and better with everyone. This is the second book in this series, it can be read as a standalone but I highly suggest reading the previous book as well. This is a well written story that is fun, romantic and is full of comedy. A story about a fake boy-friend and a librarian. Will these two find more than they are expecting? I found myself hoping they would find their HEA. This is a story with great characters that have great chemistry. Watching the growth of the characters made the story easy to read as well as entertaining. I enjoyed what they brought to the story. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagnerjuly
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The banter continues
This is the second book in the Love on Tap series. I absolutely enjoyed book 1 and this addition did not disappoint. It can be read as a stand-alone but is so much better as a part of the series. Sunny and Carter are likeable characters and their witty interactions had me laughing out loud. There’s suspense, drama and, of course, romance. Looking forward to the next book in the series. Recommend.
Smooth Hoperator by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What a great book! It was funny, it was sweet, it had everything a good romance needs.
When a misunderstanding causes a prank war between neighboring businesses, things take a turn when the health inspector shows up.
I loved the chemistry these two had and their banter and caring nature for each other despite denying their attraction for so long.
I felt like I knew these characters from the start and loved watching their enemies to not unfold.
Highly recommend
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book has it all. It has comedic banter, romance, spice, a big sexy strong male character with a heart of gold, and a witty independent fun female character that you wish was your BFF. I can’t think of anything critical to even say about this book. I’ve always enjoyed this authors writing and I’m sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to dive into the sequel to revisit some of the characters touched upon in this book. I can’t wait.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this read! The characters were sweet and felt like someone we all know in real life. The prank war was funny and had me thinking of ways my friends and I prank each other! The story line kept moving and didn’t feel stale. This definitely was not like a romance book I had read before and I really enjoyed that!
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cash and Hollis, a bar and a pet grooming spa, right next door to each other. Of course a book that I wish this type of love wold happen to me. From enemies to lovers. This is a funny, energetic, lighthearted book full of pranks and genuine feelings. Great visuals and strong characters. Can’t wait until the next book!
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ales Fair in Love and War was a fantastic, quick read. Sylvie Stewart made Hollis and Cash’s attraction jump off the pages. There was a lot of spice so make sure you have a cold glass of water when you’re reading. The characters were all wonderful and the plot moved right along. If you’re into enemies turned to lovers, then this is the book for you.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love romantic comedies and this one is no different. An enemies-to-lovers romance full of funny pranks and hot steamy make out sessions. Cash and Hollis will entertain you from cover to cover. The way their “relationship” begins and progresses is so fun to watch and discover. I hope you pick this up. It is absolutely awesome and you will not be sorry.
Ale’s Fair in Love and War by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cash runs a bar and brewery, tries to keep his siblings in line and looks after his mom. For the most part, things are going well – until Hollis moves in with her grooming business next door. These neighbors and business owners love to hate one another – and the pranks are enough to drive each other insane, if their hot chemistry doesn’t first!
I love a good, fun, enemies to lovers story. These two drive each other wild in all sorts of ways. There are fun levels of snark, insane levels of chemistry and a fun, what could be considered realistic storyline. When things end up going too far and Cash is in a bind, Hollis feels obligated to help him since she had a hand in it. The more they spend time together and actually SEE eachother, things progress. Very lovable and interesting characters, more than enough fun and lust to keep you invested and better yet, a series to enjoy! Quick, fun read. Highly recommend.