book review: FORMULA FREEDOM, by Sawyer Bennett

Race Fever #3

Reid & Lara

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I’m loving this series more and more!  I love all the technical details that the author includes in the story, it makes it so real and like I’m there at the race track, I only need the sound track.  Also, the story about childhood friends who lost their chance not once, but twice, and now finally can make it real.  It’s chef’s kiss!

Reid is a driver in the FI International Matterhorn team.  He will be racing in the Melbourne Grand Prix and went to the promotional event the night prior.  There he encountered his brother Lance and fiancee Lara.  They were all very close childhood friends, their parents are close friends and own a business together.  Lara is the one who got away, the one he never got over.  And to make it worse, he finds Lance being his usual show off, and Lara strangely diminished and sad.  When Lara later calls him asking for help, an incredible line of events and love story begins.

As with the previous books in this series, and actually, all Sawyer Bennett’s books, I’m enchanted with the stories and the characters. It’s her impeccable writing, the engaging characters who compel to want to be their friend too.  Lara is sweet and considerate, Reid is handsome and dashing. The fact he drives cars around a race track at three hundred miles per hour make him very intriguing.  There are other characters that add to the story, like Carlos Moreno, friend and FI driver, Posey, the romance writer who posed as a journalist, and the new female FI driver, Francesca Accardi, hired by Brienne Norcross, owner of the Titans hockey team, now entering the FI field also. Good times!

Reid and Lara’s story is full of pitfalls, since Lara just broke up with Reid’s brother, and they are worried on the effect it will have on their parent’s friendship.  Lara is a worrier, quick to forgive, but also strong enough to decide that she’s done.  Reid respects and loves Lara and lets her dictate the progression of their relationship. Their story is inevitable, because they have been in love since they were fifteen, they just shoved it into a box because it was not their time. Then after graduation, Reid couldn’t give her the attention she deserved because he was making his name in racing.  So third time is the charm, and what a wonderful steamy story it was!  

Purchase links

https://geni.us/SB-FormulaFreedom

Available in KU 

About the author

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.

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Book review: ALL TIED UP, by Abbi Glines

Mississippi Smoke #7

Ransom & Noa, part 2

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This conclusion to Ransom and Noa’s story is one of the most romantic books in this series.  Ransom is forbidden to see Noa, the command comes from Blaise Hughes himself.  This causes unending despair and frustration on Ransom, and an utter desolation in Noa.  She felt rejected, tossed aside after one night of sex.

Reading about Ransom’s torturous weeks of missing Noa was very angsty and romantic.  Abbi Glines wrote a maelstrom of emotions as he wrestled with missing his woman, his best friend, the one who calmed the darkness within him. And Noa, submerged into utter devastation, when she lost her daily texts with the man she loves.

The book is very emotional, I loved how Ransom comes into the realization of how much he loves Noa, how much he needs her to stay sane.  The final parts of the book were very dramatic, very compelling, before we’re gifted with the long awaited HEA.  Another winner to add to this incredible series!

Purchase links

https://geni.us/AllTiedUp

Read All Jacked Up: https://geni.us/AJUAG 

About the author

Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party, and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She finally moved to New England into a home that is 200 + years old with it's own ghosts. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but alas she being born in Alabama, her life in New England is as close as she will get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, and/or watching Netflix like the introvert that she is. 

You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways:

www.abbiglinesbooks.com

TikTok @abbiglines

Twitter: @abbiglines

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Book review: UNDENIABLY UNEXPECTED, by J. Saman

Boston’s Irresistible Billionaires #6

Keegan & Loomis

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Another charming love story about this wonderful Fritz family!  By this time they feel like an extended family!  Keegan is the quintessential Fritz princess, lovely, generous, conscious of her standing as a Fritz, careful of her reputation, knowing the press follows her around.  In spite of her wealth she is not at all entitled, but rather responsible and work oriented.  She has a secret that she’s keeping from most of her family, and through the book she’s struggling on how to come clean: she’s a romance author apart from being a ob/gyn resident.

I loved Loomis in this book! He’s specially vulnerable because he has a son who was delivered on his mother’s doorstep. He has no information at all about his birth or his mother, so he’s feeling insecure, afraid his little boy will be snatched away.  He’s incredibly grateful for the help and support that Keegan, Tinsley, and Vander give him.

The story is so sweet as we see Loomis taking care of Fenric, cooking for Keegan, being protective of both, grateful for the help, and being a good friend all around.  He’s keeping his attraction in check because he doesn’t feel worthy of a Fritz princess but Keegan disabuses him of the notion.  And once they start, does it turn hot 🔥!

The story has steam, lots of loving, a precious little boy, friends who help, a villain who is following them and publishing compromising photos, the suspense about little Fenric.  All of it kept me riveted to the action, to see when Loomis would succumb to Keegan’s wiles, and what about Fenric comes up.  Great story, great entertainment, great characters!

Purchase links

FREE with #kindleunlimited 

Amazon: http://geni.us/UndeniablyUnexpected

Goodreads: https://bit.ly/3GIcASr

About the author

J. Saman is a USA Today and Amazon top 40 bestselling author who writes sassy, swoony, and scorching contemporary romances. She is addicted to Diet Coke, sour candy, and indie rock. She swears way too much (especially after a glass of wine) and has a penchant for sarcasm (or so her husband and children like to tell her).

J. is an admitted lover of second chance romances, enemies to lovers, and the perfect amount of angst. She is best known for writing funny and emotional romances filled with smart, strong women, and sexy alphas who have a softer side—especially for their women.

Connect with J. Saman

Website: https://www.jsamanbooks.com/

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Book review: ALL JACKED UP, by Abbi Glines

Mississippi Smoke #6

Ransom & Noa

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I don’t know what it is about Abbi Glines’ books but they are addictive and I can’t help grabbing them as soon as they appear in my Kindle and devour them.  I have been waiting a long time to read Ransom’s story, he always appeared so serious and strict, and he didn’t disappoint!

Ransom and Noa have been “texting pen pals” since high school. Noa tutored Ransom for his British Lit class and he liked how irreverent and funny she was, once Noa got over her shyness.  He’s been leaning on the texting between them for support on his worst dark moments and he appreciates her a lot.  

Noa is now a best selling author of romance novels, uses the name of Juliette Romeo, so when they met, she recognized him but he didn’t recognize her.  From this moment on, the story is a hoot, as Ransom falls in lust with the author who is his best friend in text.  Also, she uses him as her hero in her stories, a big reason for her success.  Talk about a lot of connecting lines!

Once he learns that she is Noa and he is Draven, the hero in her books, a wonderful and entertaining back and forth ensues, as he battles his growing attachment to the real person, while worrying that the physical relation will affect their texting pen pals relation.  He’s so cute and sometimes so clueless!  Noa has been in love with him since high school, but likewise, she cherishes their friendship so she follows his cues.

The best part was when they did some “friendly cuddling”, I laughed so much at him trying to convince himself he could get back from that.  I loved how hard he fell, how hard he fought it, and how considerate he was of his friend.

He used to joke Bane, Than, and Oz about their psycho behavior when they fell in love, and now the joke’s on him, he joined the psycho club!

The story is lovable in parts, yummy sexy in others, completely riveting and entertaining all the time. It ends in a soft cliffhanger, and I can’t wait for the next part, as I want more of funny Noa and crazy Ransom!

Purchase links

https://geni.us/AJUAG

𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐑: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234054941-all-jacked-up

Find more books by Abbi Glines: https://abbiglinesbooks.com

About the author

Abbi Glines is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Rosemary Beach, Sea Breeze, Vincent Boys, Field Party, and Existence series. She never cooks unless baking during the Christmas holiday counts. She believes in ghosts and has a habit of asking people if their house is haunted before she goes in it. She finally moved to New England into a home that is 200 + years old with it's own ghosts. She drinks afternoon tea because she wants to be British but alas she being born in Alabama, her life in New England is as close as she will get. When asked how many books she has written she has to stop and count on her fingers. When she’s not locked away writing, she is reading, and/or watching Netflix like the introvert that she is. 

You can connect with Abbi online in several different ways:

www.abbiglinesbooks.com

TikTok @abbiglines

Twitter: @abbiglines

Instagram: @abbiglines

Snapchat: abbiglines

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abbiglinesauthor

Book review: WORTH THE CHASE, by J. Sterling

Sugar Mountain #3

Mathew & Bella

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Matthew O’Grady was a retired NHL professional player, he was also an O’Grady from Sugar Mountain, he didn’t have to chase women, they flocked to him.  Except for Isabella Sanchez, childhood friend and little sister of his best friend Joe.  She had a crush on him when she was fourteen, but she was just a kid, and Joe invoked bro code on her.  So he kissed her before he left for the NHL and didn’t contact her in the seven years he was away. Cue heartbreak!

Now Matthew is back in Sugar Mountain, retired early from hockey due to a knee injury, he wants Bella but she won’t give him a break.  He visits her at the bar where she’s a bartender, she won’t give him the time of day, he begs and begs until he finally convinces her to help him buy a house.

Since she has a realtor license she doesn’t use, she decides to help him out, they choose a house they both love, and he starts waxing poetic, trying to convince him to give him a chance.

Reading their story was fun, Matthew was so cute pouting and whining and finagling one date after another from Bella.  The interactions and text messages between brothers were cute, full of banter and good-natured insults.  I loved Bella, she held out and made Matthew suffer for his inattention until she needed him urgently and the guy really got present.  I love this series because it involves love and steam, but also the love of a small town, friends and family.  It’s lovely, sweet, cute and very heartwarming.

What to expect: 

💚 Small Town Romance

💚 Retired Hockey Player

💚 Best Friend’s Sister 

💚 Friends to Lovers 

💚 You’re my Hero 

Purchase links

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https://geni.us/WorththeChase

𝗕𝗨𝗬 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗥!

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About the author

J. Sterling is a New York Times and USA Today best selling author whose goal is to write stories that you can get lost in. She wants you to end her books with a smile on your face and a happy heart. If you can forget about the real world while you're reading, then she’s done her job.

 

Jenn is a Southern California native who recently moved to Colorado. It's really cold out here you guys (at least for a day, and then it gets warm again, and then cold and then warm and on & on) If you can't find her sitting behind a computer screen writing her heart out, then there's a good chance she’s sitting in the bleachers of a stadium watching her son, Blake, play baseball. She loves traveling to new places, meeting her readers and living life with the Real Jack Carter. 

Connect with J. Sterling

Email: jsterling@jennster.com

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