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The Heartbreaker by Marni Mann

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Ridge freaking Cole. 
I absolutely devoured this one. It pulled me in from start to finish and my god it was just so good. Ridge was absolutely so much more than I was ever expecting in the absolute best ways. Addison was strong and sassy, and I just loved her. Their chemistry was perfect, it had me immediately wanting more. Also, the communication in this book? Top tier. This is definitely one of my top reads this year. 
Meant for Gabriel by Natasha Madison

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I was instantly pulled into to this story. Zara walking in on her fiancé cheating after she just picked out her wedding dress?! Talk about rage. So when she heads out of city to regroup and find herself, she meets Gabriel. The second Gabriel called her sweetheart, I was immediately all in. The chemistry and tension between them, was SO good. One night turns to two, which leads to so much more. I was eating up their whole story. Adding in how melding and hilarious both of their families are it was even better. 
Dating the Boss by Loni Nichole

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

It’s always a good time when we’re in Silver Spoon Falls. Josh and Lyric’s story had all of the tension and feels. Secretly both wanting one another, but not sure the other does. Josh was super grumpy and growly and Lyric was the sunshine to balance it all out. Throw in her over protective sisters and it’s a good fun read.
Come Fly With Me by Claire Raye

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

One of my favorite things about reading a book from Claire Raye is that the banter and chemistry are going to hit every. single. time. The attraction between Taylor and Jake is very evident early on and that just builds the tension throughout the story. I honestly loved Taylor so much. She was fierce and bit stubborn, but she was never afraid to stand her ground. Jake was a huge flirt and I was a bit anxious to see how he would play out and he completely surprised me in the absolute best way. They just seemed to both connect with one another in ways, I don’t think they saw happening. It was just so good. 
Tackled in the Stacks: A Love Letters Prequel by S.J. Tilly

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5.0

The second this hit my kindle, I devoured it. I had already fallen in love with both Maddox & Hannah but, to be able to go back to where it all started?! Perfection. This was absolutely one of those feel good reads. It made me wanna re-read Love, Utley all over again. 
Nero by S.J. Tilly

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this. It was dark, it was hot, it was SO good.
Nero was broody and quiet, and someone you should fear - except when it came to Payton. Payton reminded me a little of myself, and I immediately loved her. Her story broke my heart a little, but her growth was so beautiful. Nero & Payton’s connection with each other? Perfect. I’m very excited to see how the rest of this series goes. 
Miss Sin by S.J. Tilly

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Just when I thought I couldn’t love this series more.. we get John and Nora. John has always been a bit of a mystery, grumpy and overprotective, and I loved that about him - it was so nice to get more from him. And that mouth? The nick names?! Perfection. Nora has so much growth in this, she was vulnerable and brave - and I just absolutely loved her. Just such a good series. 
Sin Too by S.J. Tilly

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Angelo just might be my favorite. 

Beth was honestly so brave, and such a force. I admired her. Angelo was huge and broody and getting to see a while other side of him that even he didn’t think possible? So good. I really also loved the little found family they have. It just pulled at all my heart strings. 

On to book three!! 
Dare to Love by Carly Phillips

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  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I went in blind to this one. I honestly was not expecting it to be as emotional as it was. It was not only instant attraction for Riley and Ian, they dealt with a lot more together as well. It was a lot of communication on both of their parts even if they didn’t want too, and it seemed to bring them closer. It was insta love, but with so much more than I ever expected and it was done well. 
Mr. Sin by S.J. Tilly

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  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Mr. Sin indeed.

I devoured this. It was the perfect amount of laughs, spice and suspense. Vincent was broody and bossy and Sasha is just such a badass. I love them. It was just so good, and I immediately will now binge the rest of this series.