Falling For The Enemy(Hawthrone Brothers,#2)

 

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 4.5★

 Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels and LMPR for eARC. All opinions are my own.

 

 

      09.22.26     

 

Soren Hawthorne is arrogant, brooding, and used to getting everything he wants—including ruthless control of his family's empire. The last thing this grumpy alpha billionaire needs is any lip from Jocelyn Collins, the sharp-tongued, beautiful, chaotic, Viking smut author with an evil chihuahua that hates his guts. 

Jocelyn has spent her whole life being too much. Too loud, too messy, too wild for a small-town that likes its love stories neat and tidy. She writes happily-ever-afters for a living but never believed she'd get one of her own. Especially not with the infuriating, insufferable, impossibly gorgeous man she's been at war with since the third grade. 

But twenty years of slow-burn tension has to break somewhere. And once Soren realizes the woman he wants has been right there all along, his possessive nature kicks.

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I've been curious about the Hawthorne brothers ever since I read The Holiday Clause last December. I loved Greyson and Wren’s story, but I loved Soren and Jocelyn’s story even more. There was something about those two that had me rooting for them. Although they claimed they hated each other, I could tell there was more to it. Those two had such chemistry; the ones that they seemed to deny. I hoped that they would figure out that what two of them had was more than sex. I do believe that Soren fell for Jocelyn first, the way he wanted to take care of her, and the jealousy. I just hoped he wouldn’t do something stupid to mess up the relationship. 

Soren…I had my doubts about him when I started reading the book. The things he did and said sometimes frustrated me. However, I could tell how much he cared about Jocelyn, even if it took him some time to realize it. One of my favorite things about Lydia’s books is the way that she portrays the characters and their emotions. I felt every emotion that Soren and Jocelyn had. I felt their anger, frustration, love, and doubt. I loved this town in winter during Holiday Clause, and I loved it during the fall. Everything about it made me wish that it was real, so I could go there and escape for a while.

Once again, it warmed my heart how the town came together. The way Lydia portrayed the relationship between Soren and Jocelyn was phenomenal; you could see their growth. I also loved the banter between them and found myself laughing out loud at some of it. I didn’t want this story to end, and I'm hoping that they make an appearance in the next book. I’m excited to see what’s in store for Logan.

Yours Trully,Fall(Season Sisters,#2)

 

 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 Thank you to the author,S.L Scott and The Author Agency for providing me with E-ARC, in exchange for honest review.   

  

There are worse things than being stuck alone in a cabin with a hot as sin firefighter who’s good with his hands. A lot worse . . . This should be fun. 

Agreeing to help Brandon Culver recover from his injury seemed harmless enough. 

Sure, he’s a firefighter and Mountain Laurel Cove’s most eligible bachelor. But I’m too busy focusing on my nursing career to be distracted by a handsome face. 

Unfortunately, Brandon is a lot more than a great face. 

He’s steady. Dependable. He’s the kind of man who remembers the little things and shows up when it matters. His easy confidence is comforting. His quiet strength makes me feel safe. And the way he looks at me makes me question everything I thought I wanted. 

But I’m in his home to care for him, not fall for him. 

One tiny slip could ruin all the plans I’ve meticulously made for my life. Romance is a fool’s game and if I’m anything, I’m level-headed. Until his heated gaze and lingering touch threaten to turn the electricity between us into a five-alarm fire. 

If I’m not careful, I might be the one getting burned.

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A charming, heartfelt small-town romance, with fall vibes. 

Yours Truly, Fall was the cozy romance that I love, and the one that I needed. I adored Brandon and Autumn; their banter, but also the way that they fell for each other. I know that Autumn had doubts about him, because of what happened in the past, but I thought that she should let the past go, give them a second chance. In the past couple of years, I fell in love with the small-town and second-chance romance trope. Yours Truly, Fall is the type of second-chance romance that I love. I couldn’t help but smile; the way that Autumn took care of Brandon and made sure that he was healing the way he should. I do believe there was more than one reason that she agreed to take care of Brandon. 

There were quite a few moments between Autumn and Brandon that had me smiling. I was rooting for the two of them from the start. I have read a few books that dealt with amnesia, but the way S.L. was interconnected with the rest of the story was unique. I wondered if Brandon would remember or if this would be their second chance to start over. I loved the Season sisters, and don’t you just love their names? I didn’t know it was a series until I started reading this one. Now I want to go back and read Summer’s book. Once again, I love the depth that S.L gave to the characters; partially Brandon and Autumn. She also always has a way to connect you with all the characters. There was part of me that didn’t want book to end, and I’m hoping that Autumn and Brandon will make appearance in the next book.

Fall In Love(Lovewell Landing,#1)

 

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 Thank you to author,L.B Dunbar for EARC. All opinions are my own.

 

  

Neve Snowe doesn't need to settle down. She is already settled in her small harbor town, with a cozy beach cottage and part ownership in the family-run auto repair shop. She doesn't want a man, but she likes them. And she has one golden only sleep with flatlanders. You know, the guys who never intend to stay in Lovewell Landing, only use the coastal area for a brief holiday. 

And the last thing she desired was the unexpected . . . to be expecting. 

Tate Love spent his summers in Lovewell Landing as a teenager, but somehow he'd missed the beautiful girl who turned into a spunky woman, daring him to jump into the icy ocean one New Year's Eve, then slept with him near the town's sacred well, holding spell-binding waters. 

He never thought he'd see her again, until nine months later, a business prospect brings him back to the area.
Now, the man who longs to be tied down finds that one night planted the seed to everything he ever wanted, while he holds the pen that could sign away all she's ever loved.

 

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I adored Neve and Tate’s story! It’s such a heartwarming story that had me overflowing with emotions. I had a feeling that I was going to enjoy this book. Since I discovered the author last year, there hasn’t been a book of hers that I haven’t loved. However, there is something about Fall In Love, that will have you falling in love with the characters, especially Neve and Tate. I loved the way Tate took care of Nave, despite the way she pushed him away. Although the two of them had a one-night stand, you could tell that they cared about each other more than that, even if Neve tried to deny her feelings. I loved how excited Tate was when he found out he was the father, and how willing he was to do anything to take care of Neve and the baby. 

I loved all the fall vibes in this book. All the descriptions in this book made me wish that Lovewell Landing was real, so I could go visit. It sounded just like my type of town. Fall In Love is the type of book that, once you pick it up, you will have trouble putting back down. I wanted to keep on reading this book, but because of school, I had to force myself to put it down. I did find myself thinking about the story and wondering what would happen next with Neve and Tate. I understood why Neve didn’t want to let him in, but I was hoping that she would see that he was here to stay and that he cared about her. I was rooting for them all the way through the book. 

This story will touch your heart in so many ways. The depth of the characters was phenomenal; especially for Neve and Tate. I fell in love with Tate from beginning; he’s the type of guy that every girl dreams about. Everything that he did for Neve; it melted my heart and had me smiling. I wish I could give this book more than five stars; it deserves every star. I’m excited for the next book in the series. Highly recommended for romance fans; especially small town, second chance tropes.

Midnight Detour.

 

 

 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 

     Thank you to author,Savannah Pryce and Love Story PR for letting me be part of ARC Team! 

 

One week. Two seasoned travelers. One major travel disruption neither of them wanted…

 
June Moretti likes to travel alone. Confident, capable, and guided by her personal mantra “everything is figure-out-able”, she’s en route from London to Portland, Oregon for her best friend’s wedding. But when her flight makes an emergency landing in British Columbia, June suddenly has to figure out how to get to Portland in time for the wedding. 

 
Worse? She’s stuck with Cam Olsen. Sarcastic, calm under pressure, and annoyingly attractive, he also happens to be the groom’s brother. With flights grounded and time ticking, their only shot at getting to the wedding in time is an epic journey across the Pacific Northwest by any means necessary—bus, train, or questionable hitchhiking. 

What begins as a travel inconvenience becomes a cross-country misadventure filled with unexpected sparks, confessions, and one too many dodgy hotel rooms. And somewhere along the way, June discovers that maybe not everything can—or should—be figured out alone.

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I had a feeling I was going to love this book, based on the blurb and tropes. It sounded like my type of book. The story blew me away; I didn’t expect to fall in love with June and Cam the way I did. There was so much depth in the characters and the story itself. One of my favorite aspects of the story is that the two of them met while traveling. I always loved stories that included traveling. I liked the way June and Cam’s relationship unfolded throughout their journey, and the way they stood by each other's side, even with the unwanted twist their journey took. 

Every page had me on the edge of my seat, wondering what adventures they would face next. I found myself connecting with most of the characters in this book, even the minor characters. I loved how Savannah portrayed every character in the story. I couldn’t put this book down, and when I did, I was thinking about it or talking about it with my friends. Midnight Detour was so much more than I thought it would be. I felt as if I went on the cross-country adventure with June and Cam. 

June and Cam changed in so many ways from the beginning of the book. I also loved the bond between June and Penny. In general, I loved so much about this book that I can keep going. However, I don’t want to give too much away, so you should pick up a copy to find out for yourself.

The Hollywood Switch Up.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

 

     Thank you to author,Hallie Katherine and Love Story PR for letting me be part of ARC Team! 

 

 

 

 

Impersonating her sister was the easy part. Falling for her sister's enemy wasn't.

 
Erika Morgan is used to being the wrong twin. The overlooked one. The shadow. So when a devastating accident puts her in her famous sister's spotlight, she does what any sensible person would panics, agrees to impersonate her, and prays no one notices she's not the sister they wanted. 

Enter Stefan her sister's gorgeous, infuriating co-star with a grudge, a razor-sharp intuition, walls no one has breached in years—and absolutely no reason to keep Erika's secret when he discovers it. But he does. Worse, he keeps looking at her like she's someone worth finding. 

Now she's stranded in paradise with a man who sees too much, a director who can end careers with a word—and wants something she's not willing to give, and a lie that could cost her everything—including the one person who finally sees her. The only way out is stop hiding in her sister's shadow and step into the light as herself. 

Even if it burns.

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Heartbreaking. Inspirational. 

There are many more words to explain this book. When I came across The Hollywood Switch -Up , I was expecting a cozy romcom; it was so much more than that, and I loved every minute of it. I was engaged in this story from the first page until the last. There wasn’t a single page that didn’t keep my attention. When I reached the last page, I wanted to go back and read it again. I had a range of emotions by the time I finished the book, and I tried to figure out the best way to write this review. There's so much that I loved about this book: the characters, the plot, and the setting. I liked that this was about a twin swap; however, it wasn't what I expected (in a good way). 

The way that Hallie portrayed Erika’s growth was phenomenal. By the middle of the book, it was as if Erika were a completely different person. I loved her determination; despite what was happening, she kept on going and protecting the people she loved. I do wish that she had told Stefan what was happening, but I understood why she didn’t. I couldn’t get enough of Stefan and Erika; the way their relationship grew was real. I wished that Erika hadn’t listened to her sister, Annie, and had just let herself feel. Based on how he treated and cared for Erika, he wasn’t what Annie told Erika. I was cheering from the beginning. 

I felt all the emotions, especially towards the end of the book, and that was the part where it became impossible to put the book down. Annie, I liked her, but there were times when she annoyed me. I could tell she cared about Erika, but at times, I felt she cared more about her image. I am curious about her and Bradley, and part of me thinks they should get their own book. I’m hooked and cannot wait to see what Hallie has in store for us next.