Tag: Forbidden Love

Behind the Camera | Chelsea Curto

Posted 10/06/2024 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments

Behind the Camera | Chelsea CurtoBehind the Camera by Chelsea Curto
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
Series: Love through a Lens #3
Also in this series: Camera Chemistry, Caught on Camera
Published by Independent Publisher on 03/19/2024
Genres: Fiction, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy, Sports Romance
Format: Kindle (458 pages)
Source: Purchased
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Maven Wood is ready for a fresh start. After an injury on the soccer field leads to her dropping out of college, she needs a change.

When her godfatherā€“the coach of the hottest team in the NFLā€“tells her about an open position as a sports photographer, she jumps at the chance to apply. The pay is good, but it doesnā€™t cover her rent after her roommate moves out. Out of ideas, sheā€™s not sure how sheā€™s going to afford to make ends meetā€¦ until the cute kicker comes to her rescue.

Dallas Lansfield never thought heā€™d be a single dad, but heā€™s embracing the role as best as he can. With a four-year-old that has too much energy and not enough time on his hands, he needs help.

Desperately.

So when he hears that his coachā€™s goddaughter is looking for a way to make more money, he practically begs her to come be his nanny.

Maven and Dallas arenā€™t allowed to fall for each other. Getting involved with a player on the team is off-limits and a quick way to get fired. But what starts as a professional relationship turns into something deeper.

In front of people, theyā€™re colleagues. Behind the cameras, though, their attraction only grows. Late night talks turn into sharing a bed, and soon, Dallas would rather give up his career than give up the feelings he has for Maven.

He canā€™t have her. So why does he want her so damn bad?



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The Hunted Heir | Holly Renee

Posted 09/01/2024 by Hilarye in ARC Review, Book Reviews / 0 Comments
The Hunted Heir | Holly Renee
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: The Veiled Kingdom #2
Published by Independent Publisher on 08/20/2024
Format: DRC (364 pages)
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The Hunted HeirĀ dives straight into the action, picking up where the jaw-dropping cliffhanger ending of The Veiled Kingdom left offā€”damn you, Dacre. The pulse-pounding adventure and sizzling romance will leave you breathless, furiously turning pages, and staying up way past your bedtime. And speaking of romanceā€”buckle up, baby, because you are in for one hell of a ride. Verena is on the run once more. Barely escaping the hidden city and Dacre’s stunning betrayalā€”which still lingers like an open woundā€”she must alone navigate Marmoris’ treacherous landscape. Her true identity as the princess is no longer a secret; the […]

Starstruck | Ivy Dawes

Posted 05/02/2024 by Hilarye in ARC Review, Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Starstruck | Ivy Dawes
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Series: Starlight Studios #1
Published by Flower & Bear Books on 05/21/2024
Format: DRC (328 pages)
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Overall, this was a fantastic little love story. Kat and James were adorable together, and although I typically dislike a third-act breakup, the writing of this one was superb. It’s not a breakup as much as a “we need to work on ourselves independently before this relationship can work” situation. It’s much better than miscommunication or, even worse, not communicating at all. Kat and James approached challenges maturely and made relationship choices that set a solid foundation for the future. It was a breath of fresh air to read a romance novel featuring a “healthy” couple, as opposed […]

Waiting for Christmas | Cynthia Eden

Posted 12/31/2023 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Waiting for Christmas | Cynthia Eden
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Spice Level: 4 Flames
Published by Hocus Pocus Publishing on 11/14/2023
Format: Kindle (135 pages)
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Eh, it was ok. Honestly, I feel kind of icky now that Iā€™ve finished it. The FMCā€™s name is Christmas (Chrissy). Because she was born on Christmas Eve. Her brother is Forth. Because he was born on the Fourth of July. Seriously, I canā€™t make this shit up. Really, REALLY cheesy. I feel like MMC, Wyatt, threw up red flag after red flag. I just didn’t like him. He was too protective & alpha. In a creepy way. Maybe itā€™s because this is a novella & there wasnā€™t time to develop the characters as much. Or maybe itā€™s […]

Matching All the Way | Veronica Eden

Posted 12/28/2023 by Hilarye in Book Reviews / 0 Comments
Matching All the Way | Veronica Eden
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Spice Level: 5 Flames
All-Time Favorite
Published by Independent Publisher on 12/18/23
Format: Kindle (384 pages)
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Eve Lombard is a quirky, neurodivergent (ADHD), creative, who hyper-focuses, forgets to eat, & buys planners with the intent to get organized only to forget about them soon after. She has a deep love of crafting & wants to start a small business making handmade earrings, stickers & stationery. Recently dumped by a jerk who criticized & shamed her for being neurodivergent, her confidence is shaken & sheā€™s ripe with imposter syndrome. Cole Kincaid is Eveā€™s older brotherā€™s best friend. Heā€™s the full package. Sweet, supportive, protective, intelligent, understanding, patient, & kind. A former Heston U hockey player […]