Audiobook ARC: Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf by Isabelle Taylor

Title: Accidentally Wedded to a Werewolf

Author: Isabelle Taylor
 
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The grumpy-sunshine appeal of It Happened One Summer meets the cozy fantasy vibes of The Baby Dragon Cafe in this utterly charming, spicy, Alaska-set fated-mates romance

Welcome to Claw Haven, where monsters go to find some peace and quiet.

Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper’s hot—until he opens his mouth.

Luna’s more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while.

She’s only werewolf married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal.

Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new “wife.” He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he’s lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold.

Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can’t stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them…

After all, what’s a little knotting between enemies?

Review:

Luna ran into a bit of weather while driving, as well as a sign from the Inn she was trying to get to. What she hadn't expected was the gruff werewolf that greeted her when she arrived. Oliver, the grump in question, has no desire to deal with a spoiled brat socialite. But what choice does he have? He's accidentally wedded to her. What ensues is hilarity and heartfelt in equal measures. (Well, maybe a little steam thrown in there for good measure.

This book took me by surprise as at the beginning of the book I had a hard time getting ensnared, but once I was I just couldn't stop.

Jade Wheeler did a great job bringing this little ray of sunshine and her grump to life.

I'd like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Audiobook Review: Love Is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg

Love Is an Open Book by Chandra Blumberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ms. Blumberg brings about a great friends to lovers book about a woman who is stuck in her job and the best friend who helps get her unstuck.

I found this book to be so cute and the characters very relatable. I look forward to looking up Ms. Blumberg in the future and reading more of her words.

I absolutely loved Keylor Leigh and Will Damron reading this book. They really brought this book to life.

I'd like to thank Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

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Review: Hawaii Can Suck It! by Melisa Ryun

Title: Hawaii Can Suck It

Author: Melisa Ryun
 
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I’m supposed to film him. Not fall for him.

I’m Camila Morales—cargo pants-wearing, scrunchie-collecting, videographer to Reece Dare—a growly, tattooed YouTube daredevil. He’s hot, sure, when he’s not judging me for smiling (calls it a sign of weakness).

I thought rock bottom was editing thirst traps for my grumpy boss, but that was before he got jilted on livestream—and before we ended up sharing one bed at a sensually-charged romance resort.

ME: Two weeks from quitting this soul-sucking job to finally launch my own docu-series.
ALSO ME: Fake dating Reece.

The bonus check? Tempting.
The fake kisses? Dangerous.
The look he gives me when he thinks I’m not watching? Uh oh.

My latest stunt? Fake dating my employee. What could go wrong?

I’m Reece. Internet-famous with 150 million followers who just saw my runaway bride from hell leave mid-vows.

The honeymoon’s already booked, the fans want a fairytale, and so I’m stuck selling one with Camila—the sunniest, sassiest pain in my ass. She challenges me constantly, never backs down, and worst of all? She’s usually right.

I run a media empire with hundreds of employees counting on me, but it’s hard to stay professional at a couples-only resort fueled by massage oil, heavy breathing, and a host named Kai who winks too much.

She chasing a new career. I’m running damage control. But Hawaii might change everything.

Fans of Meghan Quinn will love this steamy, laugh-out-loud romcom featuring grumpy x sunshine chaos, fake dating, forced proximity, and one seriously spicy resort. Buckle up for a tropical mess of lust and laughter because sometimes, love needs a viral disaster to find its happily ever after.

Click now. Paradise, chaos, and fake love await.

Review:

Oh. My. Gawd! Y'all this book had me laughing so hard in spots that I didn't know what to do with myself. I woke up my husband, I annoyed my friends, and read snippets out loud to both. When you guys read this book, which I highly recommend you do, you need to read at least twice the section about the sex swing at the beginning of the book because I nearly peed my pants laughing the first time and the second time I just laughed even harder. So do yourselves a favor, pick up this book, make sure you read it, and read it to a friend, it'll make their day. But I'm also going to warn you that I cried like a baby during the third act breakup and so glad that my husband wasn't around because he tends to think that there's something wrong when I do that. But this book had me from one end of the spectrum emotionally to the other end and back. And I loved every red hot second of it.

Cam and Reece are a match made in heaven and the only ones who can see it are Reece's moms! The fickle public doesn't know a thing, and the two of them are so confused even they don't know it. But guess what...? They live happily ever after. And if you want to learn more, please read this phenomenal book.

I'd like to thank Happily Booked PR and the authors for the opportunity to read this delightful book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Audiobook Review: Fake It 'Til You Sleigh It by MéLisa Ryun

Fake It 'Til You Sleigh It: A Holiday Romantic Comedy by MéLisa Ryun
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fake dating and enemies to lovers fans be aware... this book is going to have you laughing your ass off.

While this book took a while to get into I loved how Melisa Ryun was able to keep me entertained with the banter that the FMC (Chase) and MMC (Ethan) had going on. There were several times while listening to this book that my partner looked at me and said, "What's so funny?" then I'd have to explain what's going on in the book and then tell him what was so funny.

Audrey Obeyn and Luke Persiani did an excellent job narrating this book. I would love to listen to more books that they read.

I'd like to thank the authors and Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read/listen to this book.



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Review: Resilient Love by Giuliana Victoria

Resilient Love by Giuliana Victoria
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Can you put two sports in one book!? Yes please! And bring it in hot because Giuliana sure did.

Putting Raf and Elise together? Pure magic and heat personified.

Never doubt what a man will do to please his coach, even if it's coaching his coach's daughter's football league. In order to get to the Olympics Elise must play on a team, but that team needs a coach to win. When Rafael comes on the scene she knows that life just got a little more difficult. And because of how the last coach was let go, things are a little — tense to say the least. But can what they feel for each other be worth breaking a few rules? To find out you'll have to read.

A great sports romance with heat that will knock your socks off! I mean read this: "Oh, and princess? There won’t be anything nice about how I plan to play with you." Are my panties melting over here?

I'd like to thank the author for the opportunity to read this book!

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Review: The Penalty Player by Kristin Lee

Title: The Penalty Player

Author: Kristin Lee
 
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She guards her heart behind old rules and fresh scars.

I’m determined to prove she’s the only game I want to win.

Now, a Caribbean getaway with our friends throws us into one room, with one bed, and buried flames ignite.

Every minute spent close to her brings back just how much I’ve always loved her—especially when a rogue lizard sneaks into my bed, sending us into a fit of laughter and landing us tangled together under the island stars.

When we return to reality, we face game changing twists—one of which is a big fat plus sign—a slap shot I didn’t see coming.

The Penalty Player is a complete standalone in the multi-author series Hockey USA.

Review:

Kristin Lee has brought the heat again in her book The Penalty Player.

Becca is divorced and is worried that she's never going to have the things in life she expected to have. A husband, kids, and a life worth living. But as her Mamaw told her, "When what you need is a hell-raising, beer-drinking man who loves to be surrounded by friends and family." (Boy do I wish I could have met that lady when I was younger!) So when she goes on the Stallion's reunion, the last thing she hopes to find is the man she's always loved... with his girlfriend. But after Corbin and his girlfriend show up, one thing leads to another, and Corbin's girl finds her way home.

Corbin has always done what his father wants until now. So when he gets to the reunion and sees Becca there the pull is too much. Fate lends a hand, and they are "forced" to share a room since Becca's friend wasn't able to make it to the reunion, leaving an empty bed and another couple needed Corbin's single room.

This book brings the best to just one bed, forced proximity, and hockey romance (though I would have loved a ton more hockey -- but who wouldn't? I mean hockey players... am I right?)

I'd like to thank the author and Happily Booked PR for the opportunity to read this book.

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.

Review: Stolen by Anita Ruffino

Title: Stolen

Author: Anita Ruffino
 
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For six years, they've been my best friends—four devastatingly handsome roommates who never suspected how deeply my feelings had grown. As graduation approaches and our time together dwindles, walls crumble and confessions spill forth.
My best friends want me.
All of them.
And I want them back.
What begins as a dizzying exploration of passion quickly spirals into nightmare when I vanish without a trace—kidnapped during a date with the son of a powerful mob boss.
Trapped.
A pawn in a vicious Mafia power struggle.
With no knowledge of whether my date survived the attack that tore me away, I'm forced to navigate a lethal underworld where family feuds are settled in blood. As rival factions circle and tensions escalate, one thing becomes clear: I'm at the center of a war about to explode.
The men who took me have no idea what they've unleashed.
It's time to release the dogs of war.

Review:

Noooo, this cannot be the end of the book!! Be prepared for the cliffhanger of a lifetime folks!

I was not expecting this book. When I started reading it I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this fierce, why choose, burn the world if you hurt her/him, dark romance! Anita has shocked me in the best of ways and I can’t wait to see what’s up her sleeves for the next book!! Kudos!

I’d like to thank the author and Literary Inspired for the opportunity to read this book!!

************ I received this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and have not been swayed by this fact. I NEVER charge for a review.