Meeting Mr. Anderson by Elle Nicoll

2.5 Stars

Some people go to Hollywood to chase their dream.

My Hollywood dream is in seat 4A.

After the stunt my ex pulled, no one would blame me if I swore off men forever, especially one like Mr Jay Anderson, Hollywood’s sexiest heartthrob. Maybe undressing me with his striking blue eyes as I perform the safety demonstration on a flight to LA is normal behaviour for him. Maybe not. But I know one thing for sure, he should come with a warning label. Because once you meet a man like Jay Anderson, there is no going back. With his dirty blond hair and those eyes; he’s a beautiful, X-rated fairy-tale. But beauty is a magnificent smokescreen. And a fairy-tale is just that… a tale. It’s never as simple as happily ever after, not when you’re meeting Mr Anderson.

My god have an actual conversation. All of the issues were because FMC wouldn’t talk with MMC. I get it is a book and there needs to be drama but my god was it old really fast.

Book 1 The Men

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Aaron’s Patience by Tiffany Patterson

2.5 Stars

Never trust a billionaire . . .

Aaron thinks he can have anything—or anyone—he wants, including me. But when I discovered I was the other woman, I vowed never to see him again.

Except he’s not the only one with a secret. When a chance meeting brings us together again, I can no longer hide the truth.

Now he wants what’s his—our six-year-old twins. And he insists I’m part of the deal. If I don’t marry him, I’ll be forced to give up my children.

I’ll do whatever it takes for the twins, only I’m not the innocent girl I once was, and there’s no way I’m giving him a second chance.

But when someone dangerous from my past comes looking for me, I start to see a new side to Aaron that makes me question what’s beneath his need for control.

Now the man I vowed never to trust may be the only person who can protect me . . .

I enjoyed this book sort of. Aaron was a dick from beginning to the end of the book. I get why to certain point but it would have been nice to see more growth with him. I still don’t understand why FMC didn’t want her dad involved in the kids life. I am still baffled by why she forgave Aaron for his antics.

Book 1 Townsends of Williamsport

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The Violence of My Affection by Sorcha Black

2 Stars

When we pick up a stranger who would make Satan blush, my husband's fantasy goes off the rails.

Now, the man won't leave us alone. I’d call him a stalker, except we invited him into our bed.

He’s a force of absolute chaos and seems determined to ruin our (currently) long-distance marriage…and now, he wants to get me pregnant?

Loïc is charming. Loïc is unpredictable.

He’s impulsive and dangerous.

If only toxic wasn't so tasty.

The story was interesting. If things with MMC was more clear it probably would have been a 3 star book. I kept questioning whether it was all in his head or if it was an actual person.

Book 1 The Violence of my Affection

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Not Mine to Love by Rosa Lucas

3 Stars

Patrick McLaren: CEO of McLaren Hotels. Helicopter pilot. Part-time adrenaline junkie who treats frostbite like a mild inconvenience. The kind of man who can silence a boardroom with one raised brow.

Which is deeply unfortunate, because I, Georgie Fitzgerald, have been sent to his remote Scottish hotel to overhaul their IT systems. That means weeks of working in close proximity to him and his lethal combination of jawline, arrogance, and disdain.

And I know exactly what he thinks of me, because the man doesn’t bother hiding it.

I’m his best friend’s little sister—the pity hire who tanked her interview and only got the job because my big brother pulled strings. The tech gremlin occasionally allowed out of her cupboard to reset the router before being shoved back in again.

He climbs mountains for fun. I break into a sweat ordering coffee. He’s brooding intensity in a bespoke suit. I’m anxious energy and catastrophic overthinking in a cardigan.

It doesn’t matter how hard I work to prove myself at his company. He doesn’t notice. He doesn’t notice much about me at all.

Which is fine. It’s not that I want his attention. It’s just… I can’t help being shy. I can’t help that I’m still rebuilding myself after someone else tore me down.

But maybe I’m tired of being anxious, apologetic, router-resetting Georgie who lives in the background, worrying about what everyone thinks. About what he thinks.

Maybe it’s time to reclaim my narrative.

And maybe that includes claiming him.

Patrick was an idiot and ruined the book for me. I liked Georgie and was curious why she had the issues that she had. When she forgave him I felt it was too quickly and I still do believe that.

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Accidentally Yours by Christina Lauren

4 Stars

Serendipity works wonders for a woman and her seemingly unattainable crush in a funny and flirty short story by Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners and My Favorite Half-Night Stand.

When marketing consultant Veronica accidentally crashes the wrong Zoom meeting and brutally critiques their presentation, she’s shocked to receive a job offer from the company’s intriguing CEO. Their professional email exchanges quickly turn flirty, but Veronica’s mind keeps drifting to her reserved but gorgeous new neighbor. As Valentine’s Day approaches, she’ll discover that sometimes the most improbable meet-cute can lead to the perfect match.

I loved the email exchange between MMC and FMC. Listening to the book was so worth the listen.

Book 1 The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances

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Second Act Romance by Julie Soto

4 Stars

Two musical theater costars, separated by fate, reunite for a showmance to remember in a sizzling and banter-filled short story about second chances by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Soto.

When food poisoning takes out the lead in their Valentine’s Day production of Oklahoma!, TV sensation Colby J. Turner swoops in to save the show. But for leading lady Bex Hardgrave, this last-minute casting is more drama than she bargained for. Eight years ago, their onstage chemistry sparked real-life fireworks—until a misunderstanding brought down the curtain on their budding romance. Now they’re sharing the spotlight again, and their old connection is threatening to steal the show. As showtime approaches, Bex and Colby will have to decide if their second-chance romance deserves its own standing ovation.

Who knew food poisoning would lead to a second chance at love. I loved the give and take between MMC and FMC. MMC wanted her when they first worked together but it was a missed connection. Now he has the chance to be with her and is unwilling to miss it. It was such a good read.

Book 3 The Improbable Meet-Cute: Second Chances

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The Joy of Sorrow by Kitt Lynn

3 Stars

Tansy

I was ten years old when I learned how vile alphas really are.

Despite that, I still dreamed of finding a passionate, sensitive pack that would love me endlessly. I fantasized that they'd destroy anyone who dared to hurt me. But as I got older, I realized that alphas like that don't exist.

They're all vicious, hateful men, determined to destroy everything in their path.

I swore I'd die before I let anyone claim me. I was determined to grow old in a care home, surrounded by other mateless omegas. Safe in my own quiet corner of the world, where no one could touch me ever again.

But that dream is dead.

I've been snatched by some kind of black market that sells omegas to unworthy alphas. There’s no running. No hiding. No way out. But I'm done being the victim.

If they want to claim me, they’re going to bleed for it.

The book was ok. It needed better development of the world and character development. But it was an interesting read.

Book 4 The Black Market Omega

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