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.

Review: Backed by You by A. Boss

Title: Backed by You 

Author: A. Boss
 
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Callie Ryan

I came to Montana for peace and quiet, not a moody landlord with walls higher than the mountains surrounding his property.
Beau Montgomery is frustratingly handsome with his piercing eyes and capable hands. He’s a man of few words, all of them gruff and spoken alongside a scowl that could freeze hell itself.
This is his sanctuary. And I’ve invaded it.
But when Hollywood calls me back, he’s there—steady, protective, and unexpectedly gentle. Now I’m seeing another side of the brooding mountain man, one that makes my heart race.
And for the first time, success isn’t what I’m hiding from.

Beau Montgomery

She’s a pain in my ass.
A sassy little woman with the body of a goddess who doesn’t think she has to listen to a word I say. And don’t even get me started on how she drives like she just robbed a bank.
She’s temporary. I don’t do temporary.
Not since I learned how quickly everything can change.
But there’s something about her that gets under my skin—the way she talks to her dog, how she sees through my defenses, the quiet strength behind her smile.
I’ve spent years building walls to keep everyone out. Now the one woman who shouldn’t belong in my world is the only one I can’t imagine living without.
After fifteen years of dedicating my life to this country, I didn’t think I’d be put on my knees, begging for a chance at forever.

Review:

Beau's reluctantly back in town because of a military injury, and when he finds that there's someone in "his" cabin he's not thrilled. All he wants is to be alone, and staying with his family won't allow that. So one night, after trying to sleep in the rain - in a tent - his better judgement goes out the door.

Callie has come to Montana at the suggestion of her best friend, but she wasn't expecting to love it as much as she does. But why is she hiding in rural Montana, and from what?

The sparks fly between Beau and Callie in the latest book from A. Boss, and is by far her best book yet! If you love a grumpy/sunshine, small-town romance, this book is for you.

I'd like to thank A. Boss 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: The Double Play by Annah Conwell

The Double Play by Annah Conwell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hazel has the chance to work for another sports figure, but does she want to work for Emmett, a single dad, when all she's been used to is two parent families? Her former employer highly recommended Emmett, so she decided to give him a chance. But when she met June, his beautiful daughter, she was smitten and knew she had to have the job.

Little did she know that she'd fall head over heels for this grumpy baseball player. But fall she did, and hard. And not only for him, but for June as well.

Annah Conwell has provided us with an exceptional grumpy/sunshine, nanny, sports romance, rom-com. How she fit so much in such a little space is beyond me.

I loved the dynamic between Emmett and Hazel, and Hazel and June. And I want to go back and live in this world with them as my besties forever.

Tim Paige and Charlotte North did a wonderful job narrating this book and I would certainly give any book they were reading a chance.

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

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Audiobook ARC Review: If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair

Title: If All Else Sails

Author: Emma St. Clair
 
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In this enemies-to-lovers romance, school nurse Josie and her brother's best friend--hockey player Wyatt Jacobs--are tricked into spending a summer together that's anything but smooth sailing.

When Josie's brother sends her to a random address for their (sometimes) annual Super Summer Sibling Extravaganza, she finds neither siblings nor extravaganzas. Instead, ends up at a run-down cottage on the Northern Neck of Virginia occupied by a hockey player she knows and loathes.

A hockey player who isn't just one of her sports agent brother's clients. He's also his best friend. And Josie's sworn enemy.

Oh--and her brother wants Josie to help Wyatt recover from his injury.

Dragging grumpy hockey players to physical therapy is a far cry from bandaging skinned knees, but for the price her brother offers to pay, Josie is willing to try.

Even if it means sharing what she dubs the quaint little murder cottage with Wyatt.

Begrudgingly, Josie starts to see a little more of the man behind the grumpy exterior. And when she finds out he was supposed to sail the Intracoastal Waterway south to Savannah scattering his uncle's ashes, Josie surprises even herself by offering to be Wyatt's first mate.

Smooth sailing is nowhere to be found, and Josie begins to wonder if they'll be able to make it home without killing--or kissing?--each other.

And yet, the longer they share cramped quarters and canned food, the more of Wyatt's layers she peels back until Josie realizes she misunderstood him, their shared history, and perhaps herself as well.

Review:

Josie is set to go on a vacation trip with her brother who plans them and she just follows along. Unfortunately he's duped her this trip into taking care of his client/best friend who is suffering from an injury.

Wyatt's a grump, plain and simple. And when he finds someone on his property taking pictures, he blows his top. The next thing you know, she's in a cop car and the local cops are asking for autographs. What he doesn't realize is that the woman who was "snooping around" is actually his best friend/manager's sister, who he just doesn't recognize.

After everything settles down, Josie agrees to help Wyatt out, against his wishes, and they form an unlikely relationship.

In this brother's best friend, forced proximity, grumpy/sunshine book, you'll find characters that you just can't help but love. When the book is over, you're left craving some more time with this wonderful pair.

Andi Arndt and Patrick Zeller did an exceptional job with this book. Their narration was spot on and had me pulled in from the first chapters.

I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me 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: Rescue by Dani Elias

Rescue by Dani Elias
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Phew, the final book in this series did not disappoint. Learning Jon's point of view in the whole thing and learning who he is as a person really touched my heart. I loved the grumpy/sunshine in this book and found myself falling for Jon along with Abby. And the topping on the whole cake was Layla. Sorry guys, she really ran the show here. Her adorable probing questions and how quickly she learned to love Jon despite his grumpy nature just showed how well the author gets kids and just gets her characters.

Another win for the author, and sadly a loss to those of us who have come to love the Aftermath series. I was so glad each character got an epilogue in this book, it made everything just feel right.

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

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Review: Shiver by Giuliana Victoria

Shiver: Philia Players Book Four by Giuliana Victoria
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when a friend calls in a favor? Well, if you're like Samara, you do what you can. But, when Samara does a little digging on her new client, she's not sure she likes what she sees. But, out of loyalty to her friend, she'll go through with the favor even if it means spending time with the ever annoying playboy Luca.

Luca is floored when a stranger shows up on his doorstep telling him that he has a daughter. A DAUGHTER! Hell, he didn't even know he had a kid much less a baby that is only a few short months old. Luckily Luca's friend knows an attorney who can help him through this mess. And Luca doesn't miss a beat.

This grumpy/sunshine book really pulled at my heart strings and showed me how people can step up when they are called to do so. I really missed the hockey atmosphere in this book, but loved how Luca stood up for Samara when she was not strong enough to do so for herself. This book gave me all the feels.

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

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