Single and Ready to Jingle by Piper Rayne

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Single and Ready to Jingle

By Piper Rayne

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Holiday

Brother's Best Friend 

Grumpy Sunshine 

Super cute story about just how wrong first impressions can be. Fate can be a funny thing, especially when it uses a blind date app to match you with your brother's best friend. I love that Kenzie wants to show Andrew what is so great about Christmas. They really do have amazing chemistry & I love how long Andrew waits until they know before crossing that line. That weekend away was hot, hot, hot.

Screwing Mr Scrooge by Nichole Greene

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Screwing Mr. Scrooge

(Windy City Holidates, Book 1)

By Nichole Greene

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Holiday

Novella

Grumpy Sunshine 

Boss Employee 

Such a cute, quick read. Love that they both knew but fought it. But I love that Ash saw her for who she was and not her upbringing & Clara was able to soften Ash and bring him what he was desperately needing...love.

Wreck & Ruin by Emma Slate

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Wreck & Ruin

(Tarnished Angel's MC, Book 1)

By Emma Slate

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Motorcycle Club

Good Girl

Grumpy Sunshine 

Strong FMC

Found Family

Great book. I was on the edge of my seat & couldn't put it down. From the suspense, the sorrow & the heated exchanges, it was a page turner. Mia's bold decision to ask a stranger to pretend to be her boyfriend changed her whole life, but not in the way she thought. 

Running to Colt was instinct & exactly what she didn't know she needed. I love how he was so protective of her from the beginning. 

Beautifully Cruel by JT Geissinger

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Beautifully Cruel

(Beautifully Cruel, Book 1)

By JT Geissinger 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Mafia

Age Gap

Grumpy Sunshine 

Broken Boy

Great mafia story. Tru is a fighter with a good heart. Liam is the broken boy with a good heart but dark life. They have so much in common that their love was written in the stars. Tru sees Liam for the good person he is without having to see proof. Liam sees Tru for who she really is, dark side & all.

The twist at the end was the perfect ending. They both fought for each other & they make each other better by being together. 

That First Date by Jenn McMahon (ARC)

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That First Date
(Firsts in the City, Book 2)
By Jenn McMahon

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶🌶🌶🌶
Fake Engagement
Grumpy Sunshine
Billionaire
Opposites Attract

"I've got you"
"I'm not going anywhere"
(Marc Ford is totally swoony)

Ugh these two!! That impromtu photo shoot 🤌🤌!! By far my favorite scene!! These two were just made for each other. The chemistry between them was off the charts and I am so glad we got to read about the storage closet from the Gala.

Talk about opposites attract!! The banter between them was perfect and the way their relationship evolved was the epitome of the Fake Engagement trope. Jenn knocked this out of the park.

1 Last Shot by Nikki Castle (ARC)

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1 Last Shot

(Fight Game, Book 4)

By Nikki Castle

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Opposites Attract 

Fighter

Dancer

Broken Boy

Grumpy Sunshine

I knew I would fall in love with Kane from the little we read in 3 Count. But I wasn't prepared for how hard I fell and how much I felt for his character. Isabella learning how to be on her own was refreshing & I love how she saw through Kane's grumpy walls. 

There were so many amazing moments in this story between Kane & Isabella, Kane & the Gym family as well as Kane & Oscar. But I loved how the gym family once again was front & center for their brothers. They really are a found family.

Seducing the Billionaire by Cate Lane (ARC)

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Seducing the Billionaire

(Carlson Dynasty, Book 3)

By Cate Lane

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Enemies to Lovers

Grumpy Sunshine

Forced Proximity 

Billionaire

Mutal Pining 

What a great story. I loved the deep dive into both Allie & Logan's childhood. I also loved that they were secretly pining for each other and masking it with their taunting. 

I loved that Allie was able to bring out the young boy she remembered in Logan. Also that she was able to see through his moody grumpiness to the real Logan. I know it's cliche, but I loved that Logan was able to bring safety and comfort to a very independent Allie. Sometimes, even the strongest women just need someone to hold them and let them know they are not fighting alone.

Snowbound Lovers by Cate Lane

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Snowbound Lovers

(Christmas Novella)

By Cate Lane

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶

Novella

Holiday

Grumpy Sunshine

Cute, quick holiday read. Love that both Madison & Jarrod got a short story. Loved how Jarrod was so protective of Mads and how angry she got when they first met.

I especially loved the little moments between the hot tub and snowboarding to Christmas Eve. But I love how the group's story kept going and moving along. This was a perfect segway to the next series.

One Touch by Lena Hendrix (ARC)

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One Touch

(Sullivan Family, Book 2)

By Lena Hendrix

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Brother's Best Friend

Ex's Brother 

Enemies to Lovers 

Small Town

Forced Proximity 

Grumpy Sunshine

Oh, Lena!! I am in love with Beckett. There is something about a grumpy builder that just speaks to my soul. Kate is a spitfire for sure. I loved the little throwback to Gemma and Sophie.

Beckett and Kate have so much going against them with their histories. But that type of attraction you just can't ignore. I loved the renovation aspect and how they documented all the history of the house. Also, that little mystery aspect to continue to allude to more of the King Sullivan rivalry was perfection.

I can't wait for more!! I have fallen in love with the Outtatowner community and am emotionally invested in the outcome of the Brother's relationships as well as solving the age-old fued.

Tumbling Head Over Heels by Kacie West

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Tumbling Head Over Heels

By Kacie West

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶

Novella

Fake Dating

Grumpy Sunshine 

Billionaire

Opposites Attract 

Forced Proximity 

One Bed

Such a cute, quick read. Loved the carefree Kelly and how she approached life. The fact that she was super smart and surprised everyone was priceless. Jack is your typical grumpy businessman, high strung and focused. Kelly really brought out his easy-going side & I loved seeing his growth, especially for a novella.

Dirty Little Midlife Mess by Lilian Monroe

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Dirty Litte Midlife Mess

(Heart's Cove Hotties, Book 2)

By Lilian Monroe

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Slow burn

Fake dating

Grumpy Sunshine 

Small town

Second chance

Multiple POV

Hearts Cove has become one of my favorite series!! It's funny, it's real-life situations, it's sexy & all the characters are hilarious.

I love that this series is a multiple pov book, but each book has its main storyline with the other POVs woven through to keep the other characters as relevant.

Wes & Simone I knew would be fire and water, and I was not disappointed. I do have to give Wes props for his restraint. We had a glimpse into Simone's past last book, and this one we get to peel back the layers of grump to discover who Wes is. I loved it.

 

Dirty Little Midlife Crisis by Lilian Monroe

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Dirty Little Midlife Crisis 

(Heart's Cove Hotties, Book 1)

By Lilian Monroe

(New to Me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

🌶🌶🌶.5

Grumpy Sunshine 

Small-town 

Second Chances 

Forced Proximity 

It's a cute, fun story. I loved how it was a multiple character POV. It felt like we were getting glimpses in the whole town.

Fiona was true, Sunshine & people just flocked to her. Grant is the sexy & grumpy carpenter & handy man. The fact that both are dealing with their pasts but find first friendship then love in their late 40s is refreshing & a great reminder that you are never too old for love & fresh starts.

Eden: Project Arma by Nyssa Kathryn

I can't get enough of this series!! Seriously binging these so fast, even for me!!

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Eden

(Project Arma, Book 2)

By Nyssa Kathryn

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Ex Military

Enhanced Solider

Grumpy Sunshine 

Broken Hero

Broken Heroine

Second Chance

Action/Suspense 

Did I just binge book 2 in a day? Yes, I did. Eden did not disappoint. Eden is the grumpiest Broken Hero with the biggest heart. His love for Shylah is all-encompassing. 

Shylah is a badass who took on so much by herself to help Eden and his team survive. No spoiler, but I'm glad she was able to explain her side of the story and where she has been.

The newest twist with Project Arma serum was so interesting. The project expanding has caused lots of new problems for the team. Can't wait for Asher & Lexies story.

Kade by Jenna Myles

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Kade

(The Brash Brothers series, Book 1)

By Jenna Myles

(New to me Author)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶.5

Billionaire

Grumpy Sunshine

Slow Burn

Broken Boy

Strong FMC

Forced Proximity 

MMA 

Savior complex meets strong MMA female fighter. Great dynamic between Kade & Becca. Diving into his past unleashes insecurities and doubts all, while Becca tries to be strong and take care of herself.

Becca knows her worth, even though she has had a string of really bad luck. Kade always seems to fall for the damsel in distress but doesn't realize Becca isn't in distress. This book is a really slow burn but once they burn they set flames!!

One Look by Lena Hendrix

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ARC Edition 

One Look

By Lena Hendrix

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶🌶

Small Town

Grumpy Sunshine

Single Dad

Nanny

Football

Found Family

Oh, I did not want this to end. Professional Funeral Mourner and a retired professional football player turned coach is a match made in heaven. 

Lark was just a ray of sunshine while Wyatt was the a stressed-out single dad just trying to keep from drowning. Larks easy care free nature balanced Wyatts grumpy controlled freak nature. The banter was hilarious, and I have to say the side characters just make this story and town come to life. 

From the 3 college athletes that were under their care to all the King's & Sullivan's not to mention Eggburt & Cheeto!! Penny was fun and carefree, which worked well with Lark. I can not wait for the rest of the Sullivan's to have their stories told.

Eloise and the Grump Next Door By Emma St Clair & Jenny Proctor

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Elosie and the Grump Next Door

By Jenny Proctor & Emma St. Clair

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶.5

Grumpy Sunshine 

Small Town

Age Gap

Sweet Romance

What a great story of coming together after losing a loved one. This story has some really funny parts and really touching parts. 

Eloise comes to Oakley Island after her grandmother passes away and gets volun-told to stay and renovate the house as per gran's wishes. Elosie is accident prone, which makes for some hilarious situations.

Jake is the lawyer who was practically raised by Elosie's grandmother and is in charge of overseeing the will. As they both struggle with their loss, they find themselves constantly bickering & Jake fighting his attraction to a much younger Elosie until Jake gives into their chemistry.

Resisting the Grump By Ashley Munoz

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Resisting the Grump

By Ashley Munoz

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶.5

Grumpy Sunshine

Small Town

Second Chances

Absolutely fantastic read!! After being devastated & humiliated by her childhood crush/love, Rae leaves for 4 years to get her degree.

I loved that she came back even though she knew he was probably still the grumpy mountainman to help her parents and eventually the entire town. Rae grew so much in this book from a childhood stalker to a patient and understanding woman. 

Davis had lots of past emotional damage that I don't think even if he had noticed Rae at the beginning, he wasn't in the right headspace for their epic love. Dealing with guilt & snubbing from family left him in a bad place. I think both Davis and Rae really grew together, but ultimately, having to come to terms with their issues for themselves to be individually ready to be a couple. 

Filthy by Tia Lousie

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Filthy by Tia Lousie

(Book 2, Hamiltown Heat)

🌶🌶🌶.5

Second Chances

Mafia

Ex-Military 

Age Gap

Forbidden

Grumpy Sunshine

Scar & Hana's story I knew would be heart-wrenching, but man, I loved their story. These two both have troubled pasts that they are trying to overcome. The quiet hero Scar immediately fell for Hana, but after what she went through as a child & his past being mixed with these mafia type people, he tried his hardest to stay away. But her light just shined through all his darkness.

Loved the artistic/photography talent for Hana. I could see how it helped her heal & also bring out the best in others. I also really enjoyed Hana & Pepper's friendship & ultimately Pepper's story. Not as much with Hugh, but I love that he took a liking to Scar.

A Very Grumpy Christmas by Jerica MacMillan

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A Very Grumpy Christmas 

By Jerica MacMillan

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🌶🌶🌶

Small town

Friends to Lovers

Grumpy Sunshine

Holiday

Super cute book. It had me laughing crying and hot & bothered. Their attraction had a rocky start but once they gave in, man did it get heated.

After losing his parents in a car accident, Shane assumes guardianship of his 6 year old sister. Learning how to navigate her loss, his loss and the unexpected father role has him grumpy. 

Enter in Sarah the town elf. Her family owns and she runs the Christmas Emporium as well as run the Christmas Fest every year. She is also Shane and Sophie's neighbor. 

After hearing Sophie's heart felt wish to Santa, Sophie is determined to make this first Holiday without her parents a happy one, whether Shane wants her help or not.

Happy Release Day !! HEARTLESS by Elsie Silver NOW LIVE!!

 

 I can’t keep my eyes off him.
And he can’t keep his hands off of me.

Heartless, an all-new steamy and captivating age-gap single dad small
town romance from #1 Amazon bestselling author Elsie Silver is live now!
 

Working as a nanny for the world’s grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can’t keep my eyes off him.

 And he can’t keep his hands off of me.

Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than I am and barely looks my way. Until I get
him into the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off—and so are our clothes.

He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges. But broad-shouldered ranchers with
calloused hands and filthy mouths are this city girl’s kryptonite. So who am I to resist?
But it’s in our quiet moments together that he softens. It’s when he takes care of me that
I realize his hardened exterior is just a façade. It’s when I watch him go all sweet with his little boy that I really fall for him.

Someone convinced him once that his best wasn’t good enough. But I’ve never felt more cherished than I do in his arms.

My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months.

But my heart says this is forever.

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About Elsie

Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good
book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just
outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has
been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to. 

 
She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her
boys–especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am
mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It’s during this time that she can
sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.
 

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