Kissing My Crush - A Kissing Games Series #3 - by C.A. Harms (Amara and Tyler)

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Amara

Tyler Collins has always been the object of my affection. He just doesn’t know it.

I’ve spent years admiring him, fantasizing about him, but never once making a move.

That is until I see him across the room, already a few beers in and drunkenly decide to press my lips to his. One minute I’m sharing a drink with a friend, and the next, I’m Kissing My Crush.

Now I’m trapped at a beautiful resort with the man I so desperately want to avoid, to celebrate the nuptials of our dear friends.

I can feel his eyes on me. He’s watching. Waiting for what I’m not sure. The fear of rejection is too strong for me to mention the kiss. That night is on constant replay in my mind. I often wonder how he would react if I could confess that to me, our kiss was not a drunken mistake.

Tyler

Quiet, sweet Amara, the one woman I never expected to crave and the one I can’t seem to shake. One unexpected kiss, and now all I can think about is her lips pressed to mine.

I’ve managed to avoid attachments, keeping things casual and enjoying one day at a time. Yet, a timid blonde marches across a hazy bar and grabs hold of my hair, giving me the kiss that changes it all. Changes me.

She wants to pretend it never happened, but I never was much for playing games. She might want me to believe the kiss was forgettable, but we both know better. Hands down the hottest kiss of my life.

That moment with her wasn’t nothing. It was everything.

It was the turning point and the start of something I know without a doubt will be more than we both ever could have expected.

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C.A. Harms is an avid romance and mystery reader. She's always had a love for books, getting lost in writing and storytelling even as a young girl. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories.

She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She holds an addiction for Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha’s and KitKat when she should really be focusing on water and maybe a fruit or two to make herself feel less guilty, but that feeling quickly passes...thankfully.

She is easy going, fun, and although she may seem like one of the quiet ones at first, you just wait until she gets to know you better...that quietness changes, fast.

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This was such a romantic, sweet and sexy story and I absolutely totally adored it. It begins at a destination wedding in Florida and Amara is a brides maid for the woman her cousin is dating but he never shows and instead she gets tipsy with the guy she has been crushing on years. 

Tyler rooms with the groom's brother, Liam who is also Amara's cousin and is close with her family. He has known her and her family a long time and he never really saw Amara, that is until she confesses her crush and lays a smooch on him.

Amara is quiet and shy and without liquor she would never mention her crush. So, after the kiss she tries to avoid Tyler and she takes a lot of chasing for Tyler to convince her that he is really interested in her.

This was not really a forbidden romance even though there are friendship and familial connections. Its more about Tyler's opening his eyes to whatever everyone has known and convincing Amara that she is the one he wants.

If you are looking for a light and fun pool read, this is the perfect book. It will make you giggle, blush, laugh and sigh over Aamara's and Tyler's path to love and romance. 

Huck - New York Players #5 - BY Lulu Moore (Huck and Nora)

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You don't fall for the Coach's daughter... until you do.

 Huck by Lulu Moore is now live! 

You don't date the Coach's daughter. It's the first thing you learn in Hockey 101.

Except whoever made that rule had never met Nora Campbell.
She came into my life like the blondest ray of sunshine, and I thought all my dreams had come true.
Then I found out who she was.
For two excruciating years I've crushed on her from afar, keeping my distance while she's been working her magic rehabbing my injured teammates.
For two years I've been concentrating on my game; honing my skills, my speed and my strength to become the best defenseman in the league.
It all pays off the day I'm made Captain.
Unfortunately for me, it's the same day an injury forces me to seek help from the one person who definitely shouldn't be putting their hands on me, and the only person I want.
The more time we spend together, the harder it becomes to resist her. And the harder it becomes to remember the one rule I'm supposed to follow above all else.
Because it's the one rule that was made to be broken.

 

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Lulu started writing by accident, and somehow found herself stuck in a fictional world of ice hockey, baseball and billionaires. A world she has no plans to leave. She's the creator of The New York Players Series, The Tuesday Club Series, and her newest sports romance series - The New York Lions - the worst team in the M.L.B.

She's a big fan of strong heroines, because those fierce alphas need someone to keep them in check. You'll find her navigating her way through Romance Land one HEA at a time, and trying to figure out the latest social media platform she needs to post to.

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This is a stand alone story within the series. It takes place two years after the fourth book, Felix. In Felix we first meet Nora as she ends up treating him for his injuries. Huck is one of Felix's buddies and teammates, the second he sees Nora he lusts for her but then he finds out she is not only a PT but she also is the coaches daughter. All that happens in Felix. But its also summarized in this book so you won't feel lost if you do not read Felix. 

In this book a bunch of the guys have retired, and Jasper is coming back as a coach and Huck is named the new team captain. Huck has avoided Nora for two years but being named captain he has to show his teammates that she is a good therapist so they go see her for their injuries.

And so the fun begins. In the two years Huck has really grown up. He has to face one of his biggest mistakes and make it right because Nora thought he liked her and when he cancelled their date and ghosted her, it hurt her feelings.

This is a story about love, romance, forbidden relationships, friendship and growing up and facing the dumb things you do as an immature idiot. I totally love this entire series and I am so excited that Huck's story is here. 

The Rebound - Lake Bittersweet- by Jennifer Bernard (Kendra and Jason)

  

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The Rebound by Jennifer Bernard is available now!

This summer at Lake Bittersweet is going to be a scorcher…

Firefighter Jason Mosedale doesn’t take anything seriously except fires—not even himself. With his lighthearted approach to everything from dating to raising his teenage sister, he loves his life just how it is. But if he wants to catch the attention of gorgeous Kendra, he’s going to have to break out of his comfort zone and prove that he’s more than the charming town heartthrob.

Kendra Carter has always been an over-achiever, which is why losing her business and her boyfriend in one swoop was so soul crushing. Now she’s back home in good old Lake Bittersweet, running her father’s restaurant and licking her wounds. If she isn’t the big success everyone expects, who is she? Maybe what she needs is a sexy distraction in the form of a gorgeous fireman--even if she could never take Jason seriously.

So what if they’re both on the rebound? As long as they agree it’s just for now, not forever, no one will get hurt.

Between toxic exes, heroic rescues, and a teenager’s secret, who has time for romance anyway? But that’s the thing about a rebound…you never know where it’s going to end up.

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Jennifer Bernard is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books have been called “an irresistible reading experience” full of “quick wit and sizzling love scenes.” A graduate of Harvard and former news promo producer, she left big city life in Los Angeles for true love in Alaska, where she now lives with her husband and stepdaughters. She still hasn’t adjusted to the cold, so most often she can be found cuddling with her laptop and a cup of tea.

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This is a fun romp between two people who have known each other from high school, they also share the same group of friends, but they are also very opposite in personality and dreams. This is not really a second chance romance because they have never even kissed. 

Kendra is a black woman, and she is back in town helping her dad run his restaurant. She is smart, savvy, and very sexy but she also has always had big dreams and been very driven for success. She is back in town dumped by a guy she trusted, her business is stuck, and she is working with her dad. She feels very down and like a failure. 

Jason has never left town and became a fire fighter after high school. He is out of a long-term romance where his ex-married a rich guy. He is also up for a promotion, but he is unsure if he wants it. He is the fun guy, casual, laid back and the life of a party. Except most of his buddies are in relationships and his heart is a bit bruised by his ex. 

As Kendra and Jason get to know each other they rekindle their friendship, and you start to see how they are building each other up and cheering each other on is their professional lives as well as becoming very close friends. 

I really adored their relationship and when they start seeing each other as rebounds well that's when it gets really interesting and fun. If you love opposite romances, small towns then you will love this story. 

The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates - Lake Starlight Book 2 - By Piper Rayne (Brinley and Van)

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I was only looking for a roommate…

I’m the town widow.

Not the only one, but the youngest by far.

My husband died one year after our wedding, casting me as the charity case in my small Alaskan town.

Since then, everyone—including my big family—try to keep me busy as if that will stop the haunting memories from resurfacing.

Do I know it’s time to move on? Of course, but that’s easier said than done.

Then Van Adler rides into town. His bad boy vibe complete with his motorcycle and tattoos causes my body to fill with need for the first time since my husband’s death.

To make matters worse, he’s the one who answered my ad for a roommate. Sharing the close quarters of our two-bedroom apartment means I have to set some ground rules like keeping his rippled abs covered. Soon we become friends, he’s making me dinners, and we’re binge-watching television shows all night.

The more our lives intertwine, the more I start to fall for him. Leaving me wondering, can you find the love of your life twice in one lifetime?

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Piper Rayne is a USA Today Bestselling Author duo who write "heartwarming humor with a side of sizzle" about families, whether that be blood or found. They both have e-readers full of one-clickable books, they're married to husbands who drive them to drink, and they're both chauffeurs to their kids. Most of all, they love hot heroes and quirky heroines who make them laugh, and they hope you do, too!

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This is book 2 in the Lake Starlight  series and I loved it so much. This series is a second generational romances featuring the Bailey kids. This is Brinley's story and her parents are Savannah and Liam.

Brinley is 25 and at 21 she lost her husband Sawyer in a terrible accident. How and why he died is a huge spoiler in this book so you will have to read this book to find out those details.

For the last four years she has shared an apartment with her cousin, Calista but now Calista is married and has a new place for her and Rylan, so she needs a roomie. And that is how Carey/Van enters her life.

Van is 26 and on leave from the military. He has been told to find a life before he re-enlists and so he heads to Lake Starlight. He gets a job at the bar and ends up rooming with Brinley.

Brinley has had a hard time moving on after Sawyer's death. She works with her mom at the Bailey Timber Mill but she hates it. She is pretty much pretending to be happy and moved on but inside she is struggling. When Van enters her life he brings fun, challenges and friendship with him and she opens up his eyes to connections, friendship and fun and he helps find the Brinley that has been hiding from her pain and life.

This was such a beautiful story and adored it. I loved how Brinley finds herself and how Van supports her no matter what. He has always been alone his entire life and she has been alone in her pain the last four years while surrounded by family and friends. So, it was amazing watching him let people in and her letting joy and happiness into her world. 

I am totally loving this series and cannot wait for the third book. It looks like so much fun. 

Bad Boss -Red Room #1 - by Lana Sky (Evie and Graeme)

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CUTTHROAT. ICE COLD. BILLIONAIRE.

A pioneer of women’s lingerie and the owner of a prestigious fashion house, Graeme Bellamy has dominated the hearts – and nether regions – of high society women half the world over. The one person capable of keeping his ego – and schedule – in check is Evelyn King, his dutiful assistant.

A methodical, obsessive Hellcat, Evie has spent her life taking crap from no one – especially not her moody, ruthless boss. But when an old rival returns and threatens Graeme’s power, Evie’s skills are pushed to the limit. Caught in a tug of war between two powerful men, she is forced to launch the performance of a lifetime.

One where it’s not just her salary on the line… but her heart.

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Lana Sky is a quirky writer from the US who dabbles in dark, paranormal and contemporary romance. Her stories aren't always typical, but contain a little something for everyone.

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I have never read this author before and well I totally loved it so much. It's supposed to be a stand-alone book. I typically don't like serials or cliff hangers so when I heard about this story, I totally thought it was a standalone within the Red Room Series. I thought that would mean it's a whole and complete story. As I finished reading it, I am just not sure if it's over or there is more coming for the couple, or it will move to other characters. I looked for more info and just could not find it.

This is a long story and I felt I could use more chapters to tie up Evie and G's story. Things felt resolved but also unfinished. There is also no note or epilogue that tells readers what or who is next.

That said I loved this story. It was a very intense story and G is extremely intense. So much that Evie is the only one who can tame him slightly. He has worked with Evie for over three years and she was so funny with how she sees him have bad moods and she tries to feed him because she thinks it's about his blood sugar.

Evie has no life or even friends and to me that was a bit sad. Not even at work where she spends all her time. G is very much her life, she follows him around from morning thru to bedtime and has done this for over three years.

She also has an issue with a brother who owes lots of money and she is always moving trying to escape the brother and his "friends". This story had dark undertones but there is no violence in this story. There are warnings and it has some dark moments but its not mafia related and no real violence.

G has a VERY complicated past and family relationships. One is Adrian who in this story is trying to get G to partner with his club and merge it with his. I didn't understand all this exactly. I was not sure why it benefited him really. His brother is connected to this Adrian guy but G also tries to limit contact with that brother. This aspect of the story I didn't totally understand except that G hates this Adrian guy and doesn't trust him at all, yet he has many meeting with the guy.

G and Evie have a very deep relationship with each other. He actually is never awful to her, its more of she helps him not be horrible to other people he works with. She also acts like a tamer in that she is able to calm him down. They are two people who work together but have the deepest respect for each other. I would even say at times they are friendly. As to the fake relationship aspect of this story. I would not say its ever fake.

G does something in this story to protect Evie and it causes issues for her but I don't think she ever hates him. I also don't think he ever hates her either. They at time are flirty or say some harsh things but its never out of anger or hatred but more of that they are very honest with each other in all ways. Its a very unique relationship and goes beyond boss/employee. To some degree they are partners and they both work well together and when one is missing, the other one feels a bit lost. But together they are this team that can do anything.

This story is engrossing and so well written. The characters jump off the page and their relationship is so unique and special that I adored how they are with each other. This is a very complicated story and definitely not a light read. Its intense and has very intense characters and intense scenes. Its definitely a series I will be looking to read more of.