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Bride by Ali Hazelwood

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4.0

Nothing like a making enemies have a marriage of convenience to try and develop a truce of sorts! I love a good paranormal romance with vampyres and werewolves! This was definitely a SLOW burn romance, but I enjoyed the tension and buildup and make some of the moments super steamy! (Like the office/library scene!) 
 
It definitely had me giggling at times, I enjoyed Misery and thought she was such a fun and funny character! The interactions between her and just about everyone were just so great, especially her brother! Of course I have such a soft spot for Lowe, typical Alpha who sacrifices everything for everyone he loves and cares for and him struggling with his feeling for Misery and the banter back and forth was wonderful! 
 
I will admit I struggled a little at the beginning to get into the story and find some of the writing a little pretentious for me (mainly the word choices at times), but flew through the last half and there was a hint at another book and cannot wait for it if it’s the couple I think it will be! 
Hale by Anastasija White

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medium-paced

4.0

boy oh boy those Hale Brothers! 
I have such a weak spot for a single dad romance especially when it’s with the nanny! Story was such a great character, way to smart for her own good being so young! I was so smitten with how Hunter was so ride or die for his daughter Story. Hunter hale can have his way with me any time! 🥵 I live for the I’ll take you anywhere anytime type of possessiveness that Hunter was consumed with because of Piper! It made for some super steamy moments in so many different places! 
 
I loved the dynamics of some of the relationships, you of course have Pipers and her best friend Hade who also happens to be the little brother of Hunter and then you have Amelia the ex-wife and mother to Story. It just added some extra layers to the book and a splash of drama as it highlight different family dynamics.