4 stars

“Remember that night… Do you remember what I said after?”
I nod.
“I protect those I love.”

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Sweet Cheeks is the perfect read for fans of sexy, swoony second chance romances and Hollywood love stories! The heroine is reunited with her high-school sweetheart who’d broken her heart years ago after he left her to chase his dreams in Hollywood. But what she didn’t know was that leaving her had broken him too and even though he was now a mega-movie star, he never forgot her. When things got complicated in her personal life and she found herself needing a pretend date to her ex’s wedding, he stepped in without question thus throwing them back together for a whole sexy weekend in paradise where they were forced them to face the intense feelings they both still had!

Now, usually, I try to sort of “set up” the story a little more than that in my review, but I’ll be honest, I really like this blurb and it does a great job of telling you what to expect, so I’m just going to share it here:

It all started with the invitation. To my ex-fiance’s new wedding.

I should have ignored it.Thrown it away. Set it afire. But I didn’t. I replied.

With a plus one.

Enter Hayes Whitley. Mega-movie star. The man who has captured the hearts of millions. But I gave him mine years ago. He was my first love. He was my everything. Right until he up and left to chase his dreams without so much as a simple goodbye.

When he showed up out of the blue ten years later, I should have known to steer clear. I should have rejected his offer to take me to my ex’s wedding and told him he was crazy when he suggested we act like a couple to show my ex, it’s true, I could do better than him.

But I didn’t.

And now we’re left wondering if the pieces of the life we once shared still fit together somehow. First loves are hard to forget. The question is, do we want to forget? Or do we risk the chance and see what happens next?

These two were one of those couples who you just knew would find their way back to each other — it was just a matter of sorting out the tangle of hurt feelings left over by their separation. But you knew they were meant for each other. Even that moment when he first stepped foot in her bakery and she saw him after so many years gave my tingles! I mean, this guy who was now a world famous celebrity, to her was still her brother’s best friend who’d been her first love, first everything, and the boy who’d crushed her heart when he left. But suddenly the man she’d lost to the world was back in her life and like it or not, he wasn’t planning to leave without fixing things between them!

He shrugs, his gaze never wavering. “The way I see it, sometimes things happening life and love’s put on hold. But if someone’s your soul mate, nothing is going to stop you from being together in the end.”

Between drama with her ex’s evil family, the complications of his Hollywood life spilling over into their rekindled relationship, the sexual tension between them that they couldn’t deny, and all the unresolved feelings flooding back, there was never a dull moment, but I really had such a wonderful time getting lost in this story.

“It was never easy. Not a goddamn single day.” He fists his hands. Shakes his head. “If only you knew how I’d come home, collapse into bed from exhaustion, and miss every fucking thing about you.”

This is a full-length standalone romance told in alternating first person perspectives and it has a heart-melting epilogue that is the perfect ending to their story! Oh and I have to give this hero major props because he of course did inevitably screw up but his grovel to woo her back was all kinds of epic!! He brought all the swoon! You’ll see!

If you’re looking for a sexy, swoony, heart-warming second chance love story with a sassy heroine, a heart-throb hero, and some Hollywood drama thrown into the mix, then this is the book for you!!

Rating: 4 – 4.5 stars! Standalone Contemporary Adult Romance

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“What does any of this even mean?”
He touches my cheek. “It means I didn’t want you to leave. It means I like having you next to me. It means the next time you’re in my bed with your blonde hair on my pillow, you should stay there. It means I want you to stay.

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AWWWW, this was such a good book!! It had a surprising twist and a whole lot of SWOOON!! I really thought the book was going in one direction but it totally switched on me and went in another!! The hero and heroine’s lives are suddenly entwined in a way they never anticipated when they receive unexpected news that turns their world upside down and now he has three months to convince her that where she belongs most is with him… If you’re looking for a sweet, heart-warming romance that’ll break your heart at times, but will mostly make you swoon, this is a great new book to try!! Oh, and it has a beautiful epilogue!

There’s no way I’ll fall for Wyatt Hennington.

He can keep his Southern drawl, irresistible smile, and those pick-up lines all to himself. I made the mistake of sleeping with him not once, but twice. I’m not stupid enough to give him round three, especially after he left me in the middle of the night so I could see myself out. I vow to return to Philadelphia and forget him.

It proves easier said than done.

When the doctor informs me I’m the winner of door prize number two, I put my life on hold and head back to Bell Buckle. Three months and if we can’t make this work, I’m gone.

The problem is—when the cards are stacked against us, and I can’t bring myself to leave him, I’ll finally know if he truly loves me or if all my fears were real…

You know… I started out so sure what this book was going to be about, and I even had some review notes written with the direction the story was originally going in but then that ‘twist’ I mentioned really changed the whole direction in such a way where I feel it would be misleading to tell you the original direction alone, but I don’t want to tell you the twist either because I don’t want to ruin the story for you. At the same time, prior to read the book, I was looking around trying to figure out what it was actually about and nobody was mentioning anything (which frustrated me) so now I’m just seriously torn over how much to tell you.

Lol. So, yeah.

I can tell you it’s really good!
I can tell you there’s no illness.
I can tell you that, true to Romance style, there’s a gorgeous ending.
I can tell you that there’s a lot of swoon.
I can tell you to be prepared for some heart-break.
I can tell you not to worry too too much though because there’s also healing.

Is that enough? I hope it is! I’ll put in a hidden spoiler here for those readers (and I know you’re out there) who just really need a firmer idea of what to expect. I don’t recommend reading the spoiler. I recommend diving into this book blind. But I’m providing it in case you need it.

Once upon a time when I believed in fairy tales, I was the girl who wanted to be married and have a family. I believed that would happen, yet it never seemed right. No man seemed worthy of my time. No prince ever showed up, and I learned the hard way that lot of men would treat me like shit, so I let go of that stupid dream and lived in reality. I built my own damn castle with really high walls. It was a fortress, sturdy enough to ensure I could never be hurt. Now, here Wyatt is with his cannon, finding ways to break my armor…

The hero was really such a genuinely GOOD guy — kind-hearted, loyal, oh-so-swoony, and I loved the way he really stood by her side so strongly when their worlds were turned upside down and how he always knew the right thing to say. The only thing that frustrated me was that there were two bouts of stupidity on his part in the second half of the book that just made me want to shake him. But overall, I was really happy with the way things turned out! And that epilogue was such a wonderful ending for their story!

“Wyatt has a very different way of thinkin’. He’s kind, loyal, and always puts the needs of others first. I know the stories, believe me, I’m not blind. He may have been sowing his oats, but deep down he was searchin’ for someone… Wyatt’s the kind of man that once you earn his love, you’ll have it forever. He’ll never betray you or desert you. It’s very special to have someone in your life like that.”

You can read this book as a completely separate standalone without reading any other book first. However, this can also be read as the second standalone following Say You’ll Stay (my review) that is one of my favorite books of the year and tells the story of Wyatt’s brother. You also meet this hero and heroine in the first book so in a perfect world and for the most complete reading experience, you’d read Say You’ll Stay followed by Say You Want Me. But either one can be read completely separately. It’s totally up to you.

So yeah… everything else I was planning to tell you about the book kind of can’t be said now because I don’t want to mislead you about the direction of the story. Even all the swoony quotes I’d saved can’t really be used anymore either. So I kind of think you should either dive in blind, or read the spoiler and then dive in. But either way, I do recommend reading this if you’re looking for a sweet and swoony friends-to-lovers romance about following your heart, overcoming heart-break, and finding love in unexpected places.

Rating: 4 – 4.5 stars! Can standalone (contemporary romance).

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Lucky was either going to be the love of my life or break me into a million pieces that could never be repaired. Or maybe both.

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As a huge fan of second chance romances, I knew I had to read this book from the moment I heard about it! It’s the story of a country singer who falls in love with a college student on the brink of his big break into fame. The timing couldn’t have been worse as he knew he’d be gone for most of the time touring, but he couldn’t stop himself from giving his whole heart to her. Time, distance, and tragedy ultimately tore them apart, but their time together was unforgettable and so when fate drew them back to each other, this time he was determined to hold onto her forever.

I’ve loved SD Hendrickson’s writing ever since I first read The Mason List (my review) in early 2015. That book is still one of my all-time stay-with-you-after-you’ve-finished-reading top favorites, and then when I read her second standalone Waiting For Wyatt (my review) earlier this year, I fell in love again and knew I’d found a favorite author. There’s just something about her writing and characters that speaks to my heart.

When you begin this book, you’re thrown right into the emotional intensity of Lucky and Katie’s reunion. In the prologue, you learn that the he’s a famous star, that they clearly were once romantically involved, that they share a painful history, and that he’s now moving back home after years away. So where does that leave them? What had broken them apart? How did they meet? Would they get back together? I had so many questions and eagerly dove in.

“I know it’s been a while.” His brown eyes held mine for a moment, flickering something I couldn’t read. He motioned toward the edge of the bed next to me. “Can I sit? I thought maybe we could talk.”

As he gazed down at me, I felt that tug inside my heart. I nodded slowly, allowing him to take one more step back into my life. I hadn’t seen him in years. Well, I’d seen him, splashed across my television and on magazines. But not in person. Not close enough to physically touch.

Starting from chapter one, we’re brought right back to the night they first met, and then taken forward in time through their first dates and first months together as they fell in love with each other. But their newfound romance couldn’t have come at at a worse time. With his shining talent and passion for singing, along with the once-in-a-lifetime touring opportunities that came his way, he was hovering on the edge of stardom and his music career kept him away from her for much of their time together. He was quite upfront with her though about what a life with him would be like and equally clear about how much he wanted to try to make things work.

“We’re going on the road after the first of the year. It’s bigger and more organized than what I’ve been doing. My first break, I guess. But that’s the truth. I don’t know what my future holds.”

He picked up my hand, linking our fingers together. “But Katie, despite all of that, I want to try this with you. And I understand if you’re not willing. My juggling everything will get frustrating. I won’t be here all the time. All I can do is promise to be here when I can. I’ll always be honest and never cheat. And you will have to trust me. I know that part might be the hardest [especially] with what I do. But if you think you can, and you don’t mind me being gone, maybe we could give this a shot.”

She had his heart, but the world had his dreams, and though they tried so hard to make things work, ultimately something had to give. When a heart-breaking tragedy tore through their lives, they finally were ripped apart. But their feelings for each other never went away. And when life finally brought him back to her — along with an unexpected surprise — he knew he wasn’t going to mess up his second chance with the only girl who he’d ever loved.

I absolutely loved the way he tried so hard to win her back. The one thing that was undeniable was that right from the first date, he genuinely cared for on a very deep level. He was truly one of the ‘good guys’ — swoony, charming, and loyal. What he felt for her wasn’t lust or infatuation or any fleeting feeling. It was real lifelong love, and even if the road ahead of them was going to be bumpy, he was determined that they’d find their happily ever after.

He moved my hand, placing it lightly against his chest. The warmth of his skin seeped through his shirt. “I told you a long time ago. No one would ever be in here but you. No matter what happened out there after I left. I still mean that.”

Just because I know many of you will be wondering about this — there’s no cheating and no triangle in the story at all. They’re separated for about 8-9 years. It’s all told from her POV in first-person perspective and other than the prologue, the story is told in a linear progression (so no switching back and forth between past and present). The prologue is their now, the bulk of the book is their past until it catches up to their present and then it moves forward until the end of the book. And this is a complete standalone.

Oh and the ending was BEAUTIFUL!!! All the heart-warming feels you could hope for. It brought happy tears to my eyes with the knowledge that in this moment, they’d truly found their way back to where they were supposed to be. Fans of swoony rock stars, slow burning romances, and second chance love stories should definitely try this book!

Rating: 4+ stars. Standalone NA romance.

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Our rules were simple.
Our passion was scandalous.
Our hearts were supposed to be safe…

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WOW!! If you’re a fan of sexy, angsty, and intense forbidden romance, then this is the book for you! I have to admit that I’m always drawn to mysterious, tortured heroes with hidden pain. They steal my heart every time and Jake made my heart ache even while making me swoon and fan myself. The romance was hot, HOT, H-O-T and Gillian and Jake were oddly so perfect for each other despite the undeniable fuckedupness of their relationship. He had rules. She had feelings. Their chemistry was sizzling. Their workplace relationship was utterly forbidden. But their connection was undeniable. And they kept being drawn back to each other over and over again…

He and I met under a cloud of clichés:
Boy meets girl. Boy charms girl. Boy fucks girl.
Our story was supposed to end right after the orgasms, right after we went our separate ways.

But then we saw each other again…
And neither of us could walk away.

Our rules were simple.
Our passion was scandalous.
Our hearts were supposed to be safe…

But when you find something so all-consuming–something so intoxicating and inescapable, you’ll risk everything you’ve ever had, even if you’re destined to crash and burn.

This is us.
This is our messed up love.
This is turbulence.

From the very first page of the book, we’re thrown right into the turbulence of their relationship. It’s chaotic and emotionally charged. Their attraction is palatable, their feelings intense, and yet his hidden pain keeps them distant.

I was really impressed with the way this author really made you FEEL for these characters right from the start of the book even before you knew anything about them or their relationship for that matter. But my heart was racing even within the first few pages. Without a doubt, I cared for them and I wanted to know more.

So here’s the rub — she’s a stewardess, he’s a pilot, their company has a strict non-fraternizing policy which they were breaking it six ways from Sunday with their secret hookups around the world. But the thing is that we don’t know the full story from the start. The first chapter is a glimpse of where they are now — their turbulence — but in order to get the full story, we’re taken right back to the beginning…

Jake fascinated me. He was completely damaged, incredibly intelligent, equally driven and broken, unabashedly brazen and unapologetic, emotionally distant, and very careful to never allow anyone to get close to him. He was also very abrupt in his mannerisms and I think that you could definitely interpret it as him being an asshole, but truthfully, he was right in just about every situation — it was the people around him who were asking stupid questions and while most people’s sense of politeness inhibits them from drawing attention to that, but I honestly appreciated his no-bullshit attitude. Also, the more you read, the more you understood what made him that way.

Gillian was just trying to get her life in order. As the black sheep of her family, she was determined to find success on her own, in her own way. But that wasn’t easy and she struggled hard in her quest for independence.

One of her jobs included housekeeping for an exclusive penthouse. The owner was rarely ever present, and even though she knew it was wrong, sometimes she would secretly stay the night in it. She put in extra effort to keep it functional and organized in the mysterious owner’s absence and somehow she justified it to herself.

Jake’s one sanctuary was his home in NYC — a gorgeous, exclusive penthouse (yup, you can connect the dots now) — but over the last few weeks he’d found certain things, disturbed there or out of their place. Not knowing why since his housekeeping denied it, this remained a mystery to him. Until his path crossed with Gillian one night at a party and the sparks flew between them…

His smirk slid into a cocky smile. “Did you come here alone?”
“I came alone,” I said, barely hearing my own voice.
“Hmmm.” His fingers slid down to my neck, his heated touch setting my skin on fire. “Did you plan on leaving here alone?”
“What if I did?”
“Then I think you need to change your mind.” With that, his hand went around my waist and he pulled me close, kissing me deeply, making me forget the people around us…

They left together and when she suggested they go to her place, imagine his shock when she took him back to HIS penthouse — with no idea it was his.

“This was his apartment. I’d just brought him here for a one-night stand and given him a tour of his own fucking apartment… “

Despite his shock, Jake found himself drawn to her almost against his will. He’d never been one to call a girl after, develop attachments, or be exclusive. He certainly didn’t let anyone into his life, but he couldn’t get this one girl off his mind. As so began their relationship — of sorts.

“Gillian.” His mouth returned to mine. “Say yes to fucking me at landing.”
“No.” I bit his lip and stepped back. “I can’t.”
He looked completely confused. “And why is that?”
“Because if I were to sleep with you again, I’d have to be your only one.”
…
“If I agree to this,” he said, his jaw clenched. “There will be no late night emotional talks, no mention of the words ‘more’ ‘us’ or ‘relationship’, and I won’t be taking you out on any dates… You don’t get to ask me questions about anything more than if I can go harder, longer, and deeper… We’ll share our bodies, not out lives… That’s all I can ever give you.”

I have to admit I loved seeing the way she slowly broke through his walls and reached into his heart that he’d so strongly shut away from the world. It was a slow process, and was one he resisted every step of the way. But for every time he tried to stay away, he kept needing to return to her. And for every time she tried to walk away, she always kept running back to him. It’s like they were meant to be, and honestly — I loved that! I don’t know why but there’s something incredibly appealing about watching a tortured hero be slowly healed by his love for the heroine. It has been done about a million times already, but it never fails to tug my heart strings!

He wraps an arm around my waist and pulls me close, using his free hand to wipe away my tears with his fingertips. He caresses my back and kisses the corners of my mouth, softly biting my bottom lip like he usually does, right before he fucks me. “You know that I never want to hurt you.”
“Do I?”
“You fucking should.” He bites my bottom lip again, much harder this time, and then he whispers against my mouth. “I need you to give ‘us’ another chance.”

Please note that this is definitely an erotic romance and trust me, it is HOT HOT HOT!!! I was fanning myself for pages on end and it’ll certainly hit the spot if you’ve been looking for a sexy romance to read!

Everything about the romance side of this book was addictive and absorbing to me. I couldn’t get enough of THEM and their relationship. However my one complaint is that there was a lot of “other” side storylines that I honestly just wasn’t interested in. There were things in the last third of the book in Gillian’s life that I almost wanted to skim through to get back to THEM, and there were things from Jake’s life in the first half of the book that I found to be a little confusing and towards the end, I would have liked more answers about his past. I just wish the focus of the book had been more exclusively on them and their relationship because I cared about that part with all my heart!! There’s no cheating, no triangle, and it has a resolved ending. But I have to admit I did really wish for an epilogue.

I read this book in one sitting and didn’t want to put it down. It was hot, addictive, and deliciously angsty! It was my first book by this author and definitely counts as a new favorite!

Rating: 4+ stars. Standalone erotic romance.

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“I can’t promise you romance and forever any more than you can promise me the same. This life, it doesn’t leave much room for anything but baseball, but I can promise you my free time when I get it. My attention when it’s mine to give to something other than the game. My loyalty and devotion.”

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Sports romance fans, this was such a good read!! I loved it! It had a sexy, swoony, heartbreakingly sweet hero who not only had fallen head-over-heels in love with the heroine but was also a loving, caring guardian to his three younger sisters. Seriously. Talk about SWOOOOOOOON!!!!! And his relationship with the heroine was all kinds of forbidden because they worked together so everything had to be secret… I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a swoony light-hearted romance with heart-melting hero to fall in love with!!

The story is about Allie, who is the only woman working for the San Diego Shocks, a professional baseball team, as their new athletic trainer. She’s worked hard to get to where she is and despite the long hours, traveling, and insinuations that her coveted job may have been given to her due to her gender and not her qualifications, she’s determined to make this job work and that involves being sure to remain purely professional with all the players.

But Luke Archer has other plans. As the team’s star player, he’s used to being in the spotlight and going after what he wants. And he’s decided that he wants her. So he turns up the swoon and charm to full power and makes it his mission to woo her.

However, she’s not about to risk everything she’d worked for just a fling and the media portrays him as a player. So it’s up to him to convince her that he’s not what they say he is, that he’s serious about her, and that he’s willing to do anything to prove to her that he’s in this for good…

“You know my opinion on rumors?” he said a minute later… “That they’re started by haters. Spread by fools. And accepted by idiots.”
My head tipped. “Are you calling me an idiot?”
His eyes flashed. “Are you calling me a manwhore?”

Luke was the ultimate swoony book boyfriend. I loved the way he had no problems being open about his feelings for her and it was strangely heart-warming to see who unabashedly bold he was about trying to convince her that he was serious. But it didn’t mean he couldn’t have a little fun with it all too 😉

“You need a way to burn off some extra energy, I’ll work up a plan…”
“Would this plan have anything to do with you and me horizontal in my bed?”
… “Archer,” I said in warning while I filled his water bottle.”
“Fine, fine… You and me vertical up against my hotel shower wall?”

On the other hand, she’d been burned too many times to give her trust without good reason so she had to decide if she should trust the open, caring, seemingly devoted man he was showing her he was, or if she should believe everything the media told her.

“Why a date?” I asked… “It isn’t like you have to woo me or anything. We kind of plowed through the normal steps of relationship progression.”
A goofy grin spread on his face… “And what if I want to ‘woo’ you?”
“And what if I’m not the kind of girl who wants to be wooed?”
“You don’t have to be into jewelry and movie dates to be wooed. You’re special. I want to show you that. I want to prove that to you.”

All in all, this was a fast-paced, purely light-hearted sports romance with a whole lot of swoon, sexiness, and fun!! I loved reading it and I’m thrilled to call it a new favorite and would happily recommend it to all romance readers!

Rating: 4-4.5 stars. Standalone NA sports romance.

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I’m a huge fan of Mia Sheridan’s writing and have been since she first started releasing books. I’d easily say she’s one of my all-time favorite authors. However, this wasn’t my favorite book she’s written — I adored the first half, but was frustrated with the second half. Overall though, it makes for a good angsty read as long as you’re willing to be patient with some frustrating choices made by the hero and heroine. This story is one of betrayal, revenge, and unexpected love.

After a shocking betrayal from Lydia de Havilland, the girl he’d fallen in love with from afar, that not only shattered his heart but left his entire family penniless and destitute, Brogan Ramsay vowed to one day have his revenge. He’d once been the son of the lowly gardener of her wealthy family’s rolling estate, but when he returned to town seven years later, everything had changed. The naive and trusting boy he’d once been had disappeared beneath the pain and had been hardened by everything he had sacrificed to keep his family safe. Using every resource available to him, he’d made his own fortune and returned as a wealthy businessman who, in one calculated move, gained control of Lydia’s entire world — finally turning the tables on the girl who’d destroyed his life. By gaining full control of her family’s company, he now controlled her too. And it was her turn to beg.

“Ya wanna hear my theory? … Me theory is that our friend here still loves the girl, and it’s bloody killin’ him right now to see her hurtin’.”

But the one thing he didn’t count on was that his feelings for her still remained strong beneath the layers of pain, hurt, and betrayal. Seeing her again after so many years still got to him — and his heart. She still affected him in every way and even though his plan began as one of revenge, the one thing he never anticipated was falling in love with her again…

I wanted her. God, I’d never stopped wanting her. How could I? She had been the only person to ever really see me, I was ready to admit that now. I wanted to take her in my arms and kiss her until we were both panting with need. I wanted to feel her naked body against mine, [to] know she wanted me, too… I was going to go down and go down hard. Again.

I really loved the first half of the book. The whole set up of this story had my heart racing as I read. I was *with* the story every step of the way through the betrayal and their reunion. I was heartbroken at times, laughing out loud in a few places, swooning, feeling vengeful, forgiving, angry, hurt, happy, everything. I completely understood Brogan’s need for revenge, but it was so deeply heart-warming to see that his love for her was stronger than everything else. It was the ultimate swoon. The first half of this book genuinely captivated my heart — it was everything I’d hoped for!

In the interest of full honesty though, the second half of the book was just too much for me. It was wrought with stupid decisions, miscommunications, poor decision making, and a lot of eye-roll-worthy unnecessary drama. I don’t want to go into detail, but I do have a very specific (long) list of said things. By the end, I was disappointed in both the hero and heroine respectively. This story just didn’t need all that. I think it should have ended sooner or been focused more of their journey back together. As a general rule, I only review books that I can recommend and the reason I’m still reviewing this one despite my frustrations with the final half is that overall, this is still a really good book. It’s angsty and intense, passionate and sexy, and layered with emotion. Mia Sheridan is an incredibly talented author and the whole book is very well written. The idea behind this tale of revenge that faded into a beautiful second chance romance was amazing, the writing was beautiful, and much of the story was utterly captivating. So despite my frustrations with the final half, I would still say that overall, it was a really good angsty read.

The story is told in first person and from alternating POVs. Most of it takes place in present day, but there are some scenes from the past as well. And this is a complete standalone romance with no connection at all to any other book.

Rating: 4 stars (5 stars for the first half, 3 stars for the second half). Standalone romance.

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