riley
I wish I could live in this universe.
Parker was sooooo fuckin cute. Crushing HARD on scout so bad. He fell first and he fell HARD. He pined for so long while she was dating someone else and when it was his time; and she was single, he had to shoot his shot.
While typically charming, he had trouble keeping his cool around her. Lots of fumbling and stuttering which I found adorable.
They both flustered the hell out of each other but we’re so fun.
A lot of fun tension, we didn’t see a lot of them as a couple. We got one “date day” but they were both passionate for the other snd got the HEA.
I loved this! So glad we finally get MJ’s story.
Logan was absolutely perfect for her. His patience and understanding. Knowing when to push vs letting her take the lead.
Their flirty banter was top tier, made me smile. Logan was charming AF.
Really happy with the conclusion of this series and the closure we got!
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DUSTY. That’s it. That’s the review.
A top tier man. The pining!! Damn near obsession with his first (high school) love. He wrote her letters like they were still passing notes in school. For years and never sent them.
He bought her favourite house from when they were together “just incase”. He longed for her so bad. The biggest of simps. Totally down bad for Cam.
I needed more of his crop tops and tattoos all day.
I also would have liked more of Cam as a mom? We barely got any of her and Riley.
A wonderful conclusion to a favourite series. The Emmy bonus chapter was so bitter sweet 🤍
I liked finally getting to see Farli’s story, and have her find her mate.
Mardok and his crew sucked, assuming they were better than the tribe, and wanting to “rescue” them from their home.
Farli came off as very naive, which makes sense, considering Mardok came on a very high tech ship and they come from different customs.
She was all in immediately because of resonance, but was SO kind and patient when Mardok was having a tough time.
Ok I loved this!
I thought Gates was so charming and fun. Mildly ADHD but he has a good heart. I loved the pining he had for Tallahassee. Super endearing.
The secret marriage was a surprise, but added a fun element to the story.
They worked well together as a couple, and Tallahassee stood by Gates without being overbearing. He was always supporting and defending him.
While I enjoyed Wade, and his grumpy bossy attitude, Ivy was too annoying. That women giggled way too much for a grown adult in her late 20s.
Also way too much sex (hate to say it). It grew old how neither could go a couple hours without doing it somewhere.
The “mine” tattoo was slightly unhinged considering where they were at in their relationship but I dug it.
I don’t know if it’s the author for me or not, but I do not like the female characters she writes in this series. Both major and minor side ones were awfully irritating. Maybe I’m a hater.
Very enjoyable!
Neither MC has time for a relationship. They both own their business (mechanic bs vet) and are super busy. They want love and companionship but it just hasn’t worked out in the past.
They meet by chance, a couple times, as their large friend group intertwined (hello four bears construction!)
What’s meant to be will be. I thought they were very cute together. Steele is very possessive without being over bearing. Porter can do his own thing, as long as they bang it out first to ensure he remembers him the whole time. (As if porter could forget)
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I adore Henri, and just want to give this giant marshmallow a squish… I couldn’t connect with him and Atlas as a couple.
Henri is so sweet and kind, a cinnamon roll golden retriever. Everything that is cute and wonderful.
Atlas is rude, giving standoffish black cat. Eventually we understand his motives, but I didn’t enjoy him for most of this story.
It’s explained that Henri is on the asexual spectrum, but Atlas isn’t. Not that is a reason they can’t be together but I generally only see them as “happy for now”.
Even in the epilogue, Henri had a ring ready for 2 years but didn’t propose because he didn’t know if Atlas was ready or was all in. After 5 years being together!!!! You should know if you’re all in with your partner after that long.
I absolutely love this series and am growing to love this author, but Henri and seeing previous couples in this universe were the only things I liked.
Saved the best for last!
I loved both MC’s so much, the absolute definition of grumpy sunshine.
Grumpy Griff didn’t realize how lonely and starved for affection he was until Ledger kind of bopped his way over into his life.
Ledger brought colour and smiles to Griff’s plain world.
They were so sweet, and both tried to “play it cool” and hold back but ledger understood griff in ways not many could.
The smut was smutty, the communication was chefs kiss, and the relationship was healthy.
Jessa and Aiden were cute and wholesome, but also sexy AF. This was the sweetest daddy kink book I’ve come across.
There was low angst while also having that good tension and conflict, plus no TAB which is always a win.
Had all the tropes, but just wasn’t into it as much as I was the others in this series.
Mitch was never the most interesting in the other books and that remained true in this one. He’s a big tall grumpy bear who owns a local bar and is loyal to his friends and loved ones but that’s really it.
Lots of surface no depth
Ash was SUCH a simp for Bridget I loved it
A classic reformed player; turned to be down bad for his dream girl. He caught a glimpse of her once and was obsessed ever since
Bridget just got out of a bad relationship and insists on being casual, but there is nothing casual about how they are together.
I loved them together, and Ash is def a favourite in this series
All of this stars. It touched on some really tough topics, broke my heart, and put it back together again.
Maxyyyyy I love him so much. And Luke was so kind and gentle with him.
I adore this couple and I love this series so so much I don’t want it to end.
Would kill for an epilogue or bonus chapter, but this book was perfection so I’m not mad
I thought this was so sweet!!
Zeke and Carter were so heartwarming! Carter was always so scowly, and zeke all smiles. He tried to get Carter to smile more, and when he did it was like winning the lottery.
I think both of them needed the other, and it happened at the perfect time in their life.
Zeke needed emotional connection before he felt a romantic connection, and it’s tricky to do since he is somewhat introverted.
Carter is used to people not liking him or wanting him or not showing up. He puts on a gruff exterior to kind of scare people away, but deeply just wants to feel loved and have someone be there and not let him down.
Nerd/jock, grumpy sunshine MM romance. Almost a slow burn but really low angst.
I liked the format of this book, and the premise of itself was unique compared to my normal reads. Unfortunately I was close to bored.
While suspenseful, and I didn’t know what to expect, it was a bit blah for me. I liked how it switched between present time first person, then third person documentary style. It was a cool concept!
I get why people could love it but it wasn’t my thing.
Kat and Heath was all kinds of toxic, as (seemingly) is the ice dancing and Olympic hopeful community. All sorts of crazy mean girls, sabotage, etc. while interesting, I also didn’t connect or care about them.
I ATE THIS UP.
so good!!!! My favourite of this series.
I loved the second chance and the GROVELLING was perfection.
My sweet heart swooned for Hayden. His mental health struggles and the way they talked about it was fabulous.
I just want to give Hayden and Jackson and those little kiddos a big group hug.
The FMC wasn’t likeable, MMC was a sweet cinnamon roll. He was just suddenly down to marry this girl he didn’t interact with much, felt the need to provide for her, and was all very insta lovey.
Jade’s reasoning for not wanting to be in a relationship was lack luster.
Ending felt rushed, but overall was light hearted contemporary marriage of convenience hockey romance