Mr. Right Now (Suits & Sevens #2) by Isla Olsen

 

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Right place. Right Time. Right Name.

Drew

When my parents decided to name me Andrew I doubt they could have imagined it would lead me here…

Where is here, exactly?

The short version—the Wattleglen Inn on Long Island, where my roommate’s billionaire brother has roped me into pretending to be his boyfriend for a family wedding weekend. All because I happen to have the same name as the ex his family still thinks he’s dating.

The long version—a ton of questioning, fantasizing, and giving in to temptation after being on the receiving end of the most epic BJ I’ve ever had in my life.

Sullivan Stapleton is the last person I should be getting involved with; he’s on the rebound, he’s a guy, and he’s a freakin’ billionaire who never saw a problem he couldn’t throw money at.

But I can’t turn down the cash he’s offering to be his fake boyfriend for the weekend; not when I’m in dire need of funds to repair some storm damage to my auto-shop.

And then after the wedding…well, I should walk away. But for some reason I just can’t seem to let go.

My Rating - 4 Stars!

Mr Right Now is the second book in the Suits & Sevens series by Isla Olsen. The story can easily be read as a standalone, yet there are appearances from the author's past characters. 

This one starts with a fake date, as Sullivan hires an escort to attend his sister's wedding. 

Oh, this one is pure fun. Drew's always considered himself straight, resulting in a bisexual awakening. Yay! I'll admit that Drew sure was stuck on his straightness though. Damn, he was stubborn and in complete denial. It was a little too much at times, but I can easily overlook that. 

If you enjoy fake relationships that easily turn real, this book is for you. If you enjoy rich versus poor romances, this one is for you. 

The sex is hot. The relationship is fun. There are a couple things I don't love about the storyline, but I won't give too many details. If you go into it knowing it's light-hearted, and enjoy it for what it is, you'll be happy with it. 

The writing is great, with a fast past and easy to follow. The story is pretty low angst, and tons of fun. 

Mr Right Now is perfectly sweet and funny. This Isla Olsen read is a nice escape that will leave you smiling and entertained. 

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Rule of Law (The Goode Life #3) by Isla Olsen

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Lawson

I have one rule when it comes to my sex life: I only hook up with guys who identify as straight. It’s a tried and tested way of avoiding the cling factor, which I’ve found to be a huge problem in the past. A one-night stand with a curious ‘straight’ guy is the perfect situation: no strings, no mess, no dodging unwanted texts and phone calls.

Is it the most healthy way to handle my commitment issues? Probably not, but it’s what I’ve got right now.

Of course, there’s one straight guy who’s completely off-limits. And because irony’s a bitch, he’s the one guy I just can’t stop thinking about…

George Goode is sweet, charming, hilarious, and sexy as hell. And he’s also become one of my best friends since I moved to the tiny town of Finchley about a year ago.

But let’s make one thing clear: I do not have feelings for him. I don’t get feelings. I’m not wired that way. I just think about him all the time, I miss him when he’s not around, and I seem to spend a lot of my time daydreaming about snuggling on Sunday mornings and visiting famers markets together. All totally, one hundred percent normal stuff to be thinking about one of your best friends…right?

You’d think, given everything, that when George decides to express a little curiosity, I’d be a hundred percent on board. But for some reason it’s not quite as simple as all that…

Come visit Finchley, CA, where the sun’s always shining, the locals are always gossiping, and you won’t walk two steps without bumping into a member of the Goode family. If you’re lucky you might find gold; or, even better…true love.

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Rule of Law is another fabulous sexual awakening romance by Isla Olsen. The third book in The Goode Life series, it's easily read as a standalone. 

Good god, I love this friends to lovers book. I love everything about it.  

This is a story with foursomes, first times, and plenty of heat. It's a story with ferris wheels, scary clowns, and plenty of humor. 

George and Lawson are best friends. Seeing them go from friends to lovers is simply one amazing moment after another. The entire town is betting on when they'll get together, which is simply entertaining. 

I love this family and I love this town. The whole series is a must read if you enjoy humor and large families.  

Rule of Law is everything I was hoping it would be. Isla Olsen once again had me laughing throughout, completely charmed by these men and their journey. 

Web of Lies (The Goode Life #2) by Isla Olsen

 

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Jesse

My little brother is getting married and I couldn’t be happier…

Well, maybe I could if I hadn’t just been dumped by the boyfriend I thought was about to propose, kicked out of my New York apartment, and, worst of all, lost one of the pediatric patients under my care at the hospital where I work as a nurse.

With the current sh*tstorm that is my life, who could blame me for going a little overboard on the cocktails at the bachelor weekend in Vegas?

Me. I could blame me. Especially when I wake up with the hangover from hell and the memory of marrying my arch-nemesis, Webster Goode, in a ceremony caught on camera by the reality show Real Vegas Weddings.

There’s only one clear path forward: get through my brother’s wedding, get an annulment, and get back to New York and my normal life. All without anyone finding out what Web and I did in Vegas.

But it turns out correcting that big mistake won’t be as easy as I’d first thought, and keeping our secret from the Finchley gossip machine could be damn near impossible…

The truth is, the more time I spend with Web, the more I start to realize there might be a very thin line between love and hate…

Come visit Finchley, CA, where the sun’s always shining, the locals are always gossiping, and you won’t walk two steps without bumping into a member of the Goode family. If you’re lucky, you might find gold; or, even better…true love. 

My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

Web of Lies is the second book in Isla Olsen's The Goode Life series. And wow, what a fabulous series it is so far!

Jesse and his former friend Webster have an ugly history. Current enemies, they still have had to deal with their families being friends. But, oh how I adore the way everything develops between the two, even if it's all a little ridiculous. Hell, I'm not even sure what to say about what happens in Vegas. But I certainly don't hate it.

The big "aha!" moment seemed a little strange in it's timing, but I don't care. It's all cute and sweet. 

The men are certainly great together, full of attitude and strangely never fighting it out. They banter and argue but never yell about their pasts. Instead, we get their stubborn sides that puts them in some crazy situations. 

As for the sex, oh boy, it's hot! They certainly have chemistry in spades. 

Jesse. Sweet Jesse. I love the nurse side of Jesse. As a pediatric nurse, I love how he cares for his patients. 

And oh dear lord. The facebook posts, the texts, and chats are hysterical. This family is fabulous. I love it all. The Goode family keeps me delighted throughout. Everything about them make me smile.

Overall, Web of Lies is an amazing addition to this series. Isla Olsen once again leaves me smiling and laughing throughout. I can't wait to see what happens next. 

Clean Slate (The Goode Life #1) by Isla Olsen

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Zack

Twelve years ago, I thought I had everything figured out: I’d go off to college, get my marketing degree, come back to my charming little hometown of Finchley in California’s Gold Country, help my high school sweetheart build his carpentry business, and live happily ever after…

Ha! That’s teenage naivety for you.

Instead, on the eve of my college departure, Slater Goode (henceforth known as The Devil) ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped all over it. Figuratively.

But I don’t care about that anymore. At. All. I have a great life in Chicago… I mean, things aren’t exactly rosy right now, what with my boyfriend slash boss cheating on me, and then losing my job over that little vandalism incident… But that’s just a blip. Things will get better. They have to. I’ll be damned if I’ll be returning home to Finchley with my tail between my legs.

But then I get some news: The Devil’s grandfather, whom I love as if he were my own, has passed away in a tragic mishap of the coital nature, and missing his funeral is not an option.

Despite my desperate prayers, when I return home I’m appalled to find The Devil has not been the victim of some disfiguring flesh-eating disease. Nope, if anything he’s even hotter. And he’s sweet, and funny, and everything I remember falling for back in high school. But he’s still The Devil who shattered my heart and there’s no way I’ll give him the chance to do it again.

Exes with benefits, though? Now that could be an idea…

Come visit Finchley, CA, where the sun’s always shining, the locals are always gossiping, and you won’t walk two steps without bumping into a member of the Goode family. If you’re lucky, you might find gold; or, even better…true love.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Clean Slate is a fabulous second chance romance by Isla Olsen. The first book in The Goode Life series, it seems to be the beginning of a must read series. 

From the start, I fell in love with this story. The humor is there at the start and never, ever stops. Love it!

There's way too much to enjoy about this story. Omg, grandpa Goode died. And I can't stop laughing. Omg, I love that instead of being embarrassing, it's just fun for everyone. Trust me, it's all a hoot.

And, ohhh...I love the family texts. And the facebook town page. 

Zach and Slater are two men whose lives have long been entwined. Former high school boyfriends, sort of raised together. Upon being reunited, there's still some bitter feelings and plenty to discuss. Their chemistry is still there and undeniable. 

Of course, Zach is only in town for grandpa Goode's funeral, so they have long distance issues to deal with as well. 

The writing is fabulous! It's sharp, quick witted, and absolutely delightful. It's fast paced, so don't blink or you're miss something important or funny. And trust me, you don't want to miss anything.

Osla Olsen is one of the best when it comes to humor. You can't ask for more. Luckily for us, this series revolves around the hysterical and loveable Goode family. And there's more to come!

Clean Slate is amazing and I can't wait for more from the Goode Family and this small town. There's plenty to this book, but it's a fast read. If you enjoy humor with your romance, this is a must read!

The Ghosts of Crushes Past by Isla Olsen

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Evan

All I want for Christmas is my best friend, Tyler. And so, it seems, does everyone else...

I have an awesome, not at all cheesy mistletoe-related plan to make my Christmas wish come true, but before I can put it into action I’m thwarted by the arrival of not one, not two, but three of Ty’s drop-dead gorgeous former crushes. It seems they’ve all conspired to spend their holiday break at my family’s Aspen resort...and they’ve all got eyes for Tyler—I’m sure of it.

Now I need to come up with a new plan. A plan that involves showing Tyler that I’m the guy for him, that what we have could be so much more than friendship...

And if I happen to break a limb or burn my house down in the process? Well, as they say...love hurts.

Disclaimer: this book does not contain any actual ghosts 

My Rating - 3.5 Stars!

The Ghosts of Crushes Past is a sweet friends to lovers romance by Isla Olsen.

My favorite part of this story is Tyler's developing feelings. I adore that he had no clue he was in love with Evan. His discovery of his feelings is fun and entertaining. Oh, and hot too!

As for Evan, it's sweet seeing him get his wish. He has plans for making his move on Tyler, but he also has his doubts. He spends a lot of time assuming everyone else wants Tyler and that Tyler will want them. Until...

I always love the author's writing style, but I definitely struggled with the beginning. It took me a bit to get fully invested in the story. But, once I did...

Overall, it's cute and funny. There's not much going on since it's a short tale. But there's just enough to keep things moving. And, as much as I read a lot of tales with one night stands, and men quickly falling into bed, I didn't like the way the two instantly jumped into bed. I needed more talk first. 

The Ghosts of Crushes Past is a good little friends to lovers romance. Isla Olsen will leave you smiling with these friends admitting their feelings to each other. 

Mr. Big Shot (Suits & Sevens #1) by Isla Olsen

 

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Will

Turning up on the first day of a job you desperately need to discover you’ve already slept with your billionaire boss? Yeah, that’s a bit of a conundrum.

Learning he’s a closeted bisexual currently embroiled in a—by all accounts bogus—sexual harassment scandal? That’s more of a fiasco.

But having to sit outside the office of one of the sexiest men alive, day in, day out, knowing there’s no chance of a repeat? That’s what I’d call a disaster.

My sexy-as-hell boss, Spencer Cox, has one rule: no messing around with the employees. And seeing as how I can’t afford to give up this job, that kind of puts me between a rock and a hard place. A very hard place if you get my meaning…

The way things are going, I’ll be lucky to survive in this job a month.

The Suits & Sevens series spins off from the Love & Luck series, however it is not necessary to have read the Love & Luck books before reading Mr. Big Shot. 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Mr Big Shot is a fantastic boss/employee romance by Isla Olsen. The first book in the Suits & Sevens series, it's a great start to this new created world. 

Will and Spencer's story starts with a hallway hookup at a bar. It isn't until later that they discover Will is Spencer's new assistant. 

What follows are some awkward times and fighting their feelings. But in a fun move, the two arrange an in office, out of office relationship situation. It's enjoyable to read, and adds the element of impending problems. 

The opposites factor is a huge aspect of this story. I love their differences. Will is soft and quiet, yet aggressive with sex. Spencer, meanwhile, is the tough, successful businessman who enjoys letting go and being dominated during sex. I love the way Will helps Spencer to let loose and not be so perfect all the time. 

Spencer being closeted is a large aspect in this tale. He's bisexual but hasn't ever come out as such, never meeting someone worth doing so for. His being closeted leads to some drama for him, Will, and the families, but I enjoy the way it all plays out. 

My favorite thing about this story is how freaking sweet Spencer is. I absolutely never expected that. But he is. And, oh my, the way he is with Will's mom is beautiful. I just adore him to pieces.

I love everything about this story. The writing is great. There are intense, steamy scenes. And the secondary characters are fantastic. Most of all though, Will and Spencer are just a wonderful couple. 

Mr Big Shot is a perfect read when you're in the mood to escape real life for a bit. This Isla Olsen read is a perfect combo of passion, romance, and love. It's a sweet and charming story. 

Can't Get You Out of My Bed (Love & Luck #6) by Isla Olsen

 

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Ben 

Aidan Kelly. To everyone else in the world he’s the star of a successful extreme travel show, but to me he’s the one that won’t go away.

It started with one of those typical high school crushes on my best friend’s older brother, which turned out to be not entirely unrequited…

There was that time just after high school where someone (not me) may or may not have hurled all over someone else’s c*ck. Then there was that incident in Austin where…well, let’s just say it gave a whole new meaning to the term ‘bull-riding’. And let’s not forget that little thing with the rental car…

But it doesn’t matter how good the sex is, or how deep the attraction is, Aidan and I are just never going to work. There’s the distance for one, and the fact that one of us (not me) is a closeted celebrity…and that’s all without going into how whenever we’re in the same place we just can’t seem to stop from hurting each other. And not just in the good way…

The only option to maintain my sanity is to avoid Aidan and force myself not to think about him. But that’s easier said than done when—thanks to my best friend’s misguided ‘help’—we end up living in the same freakin’ apartment…

Warning: This book is not appropriate for anyone who doesn’t like laughing, anyone who doesn’t like terrible karaoke, or anyone who doesn’t like when two hella gorgeous guys have a ton of smoking-hot sex as they work through their sh*t to get to their happy ending.

*Happily Ever After included.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Ok, fine, I admit it. I am 100% obsessed with Isla Olsen's Love & Luck series. These books have me addicted and I can't get enough. 

With Can't Get You Out of My Bed, this time around we get the romance of Ben and Aidan. 

Their story includes a kiss gone wrong, plenty of longing, and years of pinning for one another. These two men have long loved one another, but haven't been able to actually admit their feelings. They have some hot moments over the years, but are never able to talk and figure things out. Some readers won't like this, but I think it's done in a way that makes it okay. 

Aidan is pansexual and homoromantic, with only one man ever held in his heart. I enjoy the way this is written. 

As with the previous books in the series, the reader is treated to lots of Kelly family fun, some great texts, and plenty of banter. 

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is brought into the emotions and actions throughout. Told with some trips to the past thrown in along the way, the reader gets not only the initial kiss, but other moments along the way. 

I love, love, love this series. Isla Olsen's Can't Get You Out of my Bed is another amazing read. The Kelly family is the best ever; supportive, loving, and full of hysterical barbs. Everything about them, including Aidan and Ben's story, is a must read if you enjoy fun families and lots of laughs. 

Two Men and a Baby (Love & Luck #5) by Isla Olsen

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Josh

Here’s some advice for surviving your ex’s wedding weekend:

1. Just smile and nod whenever someone lays on the sympathy
2. Stay away from tequila
3. Don’t make out with any of your ex’s brothers

Whoops

Connor Kelly sure has changed over the past eight years. He’s no longer the scrawny emo kid I remember from before he moved away; and, oh yeah, apparently he’s into guys now...

But it doesn’t matter how hot Connor is, or how funny, or how charming - he’s my ex’s brother and that means he’s off limits.

It doesn’t seem like anyone’s ever explained that rule to Connor, though...

When he calls one day begging for my help, I’m expecting it to be yet another ploy in his effort to get me to go out with him. Cue my surprise when I find a shell-shocked Connor with a baby he claims is his son.

As if it weren’t already hard enough resisting Connor, watching the way he connects and bonds with his son is going to make it damn near impossible...

Warning: This book is not appropriate for anyone who doesn’t like laughing, anyone who doesn’t like babies, or anyone who doesn’t like when sexy nerds and hot bearded men have a ton of scorching hot sex.

*Happily Ever After included

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Two Men and a Baby is the the fifth book in the fan-freakin-tastic Love & Luck series by Isla Olsen. All of the men in the series, and the Kelly family as a whole, have captured my heart. 

This one is fun from the start, with Josh and Connor hooking up at a wedding. Little does Josh realize that his hookup is the brother of his ex. Oops. I love the concept and I am enthralled by the execution. I love it all. After all, if it isn't awkward enough to be near an ex, try dating his brother. Awkward. 

Take note though that this is handled in a manner I haven't seen before. It isn't icky at all. The former relationship was never meant to be and both men completely moved on. The two brothers definitely end up with the right person now. I also appreciate the way the brothers and the family handle the news. 

And then there's a surprise baby. Now this aspect I really adore as it is all done in an angst free manner. Unlike so many books, this time there's no hatred and fights, and Connor just wants to be there for his kid, as well as help out the mother. 

If you haven't noticed yet, Connor is bi, and this is a fabulous bi-awakening romance for him. 

The Kellys are as amazing as ever. I wish they would adopt me. They are hysterical, with banter and barbs throughout, yet they are also loving and supportive. 

Written in alternating 1st person pov, the reader is pulled into every moment first hand. You'll be there for the baby food in beards, the hilarious texts, and a whole lot of Kelly banter, aka love. 

Two Men and a Baby is sweet, funny, and compelling. Everything about this Isla Olsen read will leave you thrilled to send some more time with the Kellys. And you will fall in love with Josh and Connor. If you don't read this book, you are seriously missing out. 

Hopeless Bromantics (Love & Luck #4) by Isla Olsen

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Wade

Here are some things I wish someone would have told me a few months ago:

1. Putting together an Ikea desk does not make someone qualified to help with home renovations

2. It’s impossible to un-teach a five-year-old the word ‘dildo’

3. Two straight guys messing around with each other is not as uncommon as people might think, so don’t freak out

Of course, I freaked out…

Moving back to Staten Island after my divorce was the simple choice, and hiring a contractor to help make my new place somewhat liveable was an even simpler one.

But I wasn’t expecting the contractor to be Brendan Kelly, an old high school buddy I’d lost contact with over the years. And I definitely wasn’t expecting what happened next…

Pay attention, folks--we're here to revolutionize the bromance!

Warning: this book is not appropriate for anyone who doesn’t like laughing, anyone who doesn’t like environmentally-conscious five-year-olds, and anyone who doesn’t like hot single dads and sexy contractors rekindling a friendship in an unexpectedly steamy manner.

*Happily Ever After included

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Isla Olsen's Hopeless Bromantics is one of my new favorite books. The fourth book in the Love & Luck series, this one is just awesome.

Brendan and Wade reconnect after losing touch 14 years ago. The way they naturally fit into one another's lives again, with a strong friendship and camaraderie is spectacular. 

This is a story that is super steamy, as in holy hotness! It has an eye opening threesome, some curiosity and open-mindedness, along with life changing revelations. If you enjoy two men sexually exploring what it could be like together, you will love this book.

No, I don't love everything about their developing sexual relationship, but I didn't dwell on it. Their continued insistence of being straight was definitely a little strange, but I didn't let it bother me. 

Omg, I love Baxter. He is absolutely adorable. But, if you don't enjoy cute kids in your romances, skip this one. As for me, I can't get enough of Baxter! He makes me laugh every single time. 

And then there's the Kelleys, who once again are fabulous in every way. They continue to make me smile and laugh with their love, support, and never ending humorous family chats. 

The writing is fabulous, but I do wish the nickname Andy had been better explained. It took me by surprise and confused me at first.

Hopeless Bromantics is a definite re-read for me. I love this Isla Olsen gem and can't recommend it enough. It is a delightful friends to lovers romance.