RELEASE BLITZ & REVIEW - The Best Men (The Best Men #1) by Sarina Bowen & Lauren Blakely

 

THE BEST MEN by Sarina Bowen & Lauren Blakely

Release Date: January 18th, 2022

 

THE BEST MEN by Bestselling authors Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely is NOW LIVE!!

 Don’t miss out on this enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract, irresistibly sexy standalone romance between the best man and the other best man! 

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Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan!

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In my defense, I was left alone with a bottle of single-malt and a life-long penchant for protecting my baby sister. Still, that's no excuse to send ten drunk-texts on why her hasty marriage would be a mistake.

If only I had just texted my sister. But nope. I accidentally sent the message to her, her groom, and his super hot wingman.

I also used the phrase “super hot wingman,” so I’d like to die now.

Instead, I have to plan a wedding with the aforementioned hottie and share a too-small guesthouse in steamy Miami.

Three days in the sun with the cocky, charming former athlete who likes to push my buttons? Fine, two can play at that let’s-infuriate-each-other game.

Until Asher ups the stakes with one wildly sexy suggestion. A no-strings fling, then I go back to my single dad life in New York, and he returns to his star-studded one.

Sign me up.

But the more nights I spend with the other best man, the more I want days too, and that just can't happen. Especially when I find out the real reason why…

Contents Include: First times, a secret to-do list, champion-level flirting, fast cars, #eggplants, and two men who look good in formal wear.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

The Best Men is a hot and sexy read by Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely. I love these authors so I was anxiously awaiting this one. The first book in The Best Men series, it's everything I could have asked for. 

The premise is simple. Two best men for a wedding finding love through time spent together. Simple, yes. But ahhh, it's so wonderful and I love these men.

 

Mark's never been with a man before, as he lost his chance to explore his bi side when he knocked up his girlfriend. Now divorced, he's unable to resist getting to know his fellow best men, Asher.

 

This is a story with hot first times, sexy flirting, and some drunk texts that had me laughing out loud. This is seriously some awesome humor, especially the whole new meaning to spreadsheets and lists.

   

Both men are fabulously multi-layered and bring out the best in each other. 

The Best Men is a riveting romance. I highly suggest this steamy romance. Hell, you can't go wrong with a collab by Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely! I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible

Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s

sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York

Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with

more than 55 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

Connect w/Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

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About Sarina Bowen: 

Sarina Bowen is the award-winning author of more than thirty contemporary novels. She has hit the USA Today bestseller's list nineteen times and counting. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina holds a BA in economics from Yale University.

Sarina is a New Englander whose Vermont ancestors cut timber and farmed the north country since the 1760s. Sarina is grateful for the invention of indoor plumbing and wi-fi during the intervening 250 years. She lives with her family on a few wooded acres in New Hampshire.

Sarina's books are published in over a dozen languages on five continents.

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Website: https://sarinabowen.com/ 

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COVER REVEAL - The Best Men by Sarina Bowen & Lauren Blakely

 

THE BEST MEN by Sarina Bowen & Lauren Blakely

Release Date: January 25th, 2022

Cover Designer: Helen Williams 

 

HOW INSANELY GORGEOUS IS THIS COVER?!

 Bestselling authors Sarina Bowen and Lauren Blakely team up for the first time in an enemies-to-lovers, opposites-attract, irresistibly sexy standalone romance between the best man and the other best man!

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 Audible: Pre-order coming this week! Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Jacob Morgan!

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In my defense, I was left alone with a bottle of single-malt and a life-long penchant for protecting my baby sister. Still, that's no excuse to send ten drunk-texts on why her hasty marriage would be a mistake.

If only I had just texted my sister. But nope. I accidentally sent the message to her, her groom, and his super hot wingman.

I also used the phrase “super hot wingman,” so I’d like to die now.

Instead, I have to plan a wedding with the aforementioned hottie and share a too-small guesthouse in steamy Miami.

Three days in the sun with the cocky, charming former athlete who likes to push my buttons? Fine, two can play at that let’s-infuriate-each-other game.

Until Asher ups the stakes with one wildly sexy suggestion. A no-strings fling, then I go back to my single dad life in New York, and he returns to his star-studded one.

Sign me up.

But the more nights I spend with the other best man, the more I want days too, and that just can't happen. Especially when I find out the real reason why…

Contents Include: First times, a secret to-do list, champion-level flirting, fast cars, #eggplants, and two men who look good in formal wear.

About Lauren Blakely: 

A #1 New York Times Bestselling, #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling, and #1 Audible

Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s

sexy, sweet, and witty. She also writes USA Today bestselling LGBTQ romance.

With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York

Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 100 times, with

more than 55 titles on the USA Today Bestsellers list alone. She’s sold more than 4.5 million books. A Brown University graduate, Lauren likes dogs, cake and show tunes and is the vegetarian at your dinner party.

Connect w/Lauren:

Website: laurenblakely.com 

NL Signup: http://laurenblakely.com/newsletter 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LaurenBlakelyBooks

Instagram: http://instagram.com/laurenblakelybooks

Twitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenBlakely3

About Sarina Bowen: 

Sarina Bowen is the award-winning author of more than thirty contemporary novels. She has hit the USA Today bestseller's list nineteen times and counting. Formerly a derivatives trader on Wall Street, Sarina holds a BA in economics from Yale University.

Sarina is a New Englander whose Vermont ancestors cut timber and farmed the north country since the 1760s. Sarina is grateful for the invention of indoor plumbing and wi-fi during the intervening 250 years. She lives with her family on a few wooded acres in New Hampshire.

Sarina's books are published in over a dozen languages on five continents.

Connect w/ Sarina:

Website: https://sarinabowen.com/ 

Newsletter Signup: https://sarinabowen.com/signup

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsarinabowen 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarina.bowen/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarinaBowen

MF - Boyfriend (Moo U #0) by Sarina Bowen

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The hottest player on the Moo U hockey team hangs a flyer on the bulletin board, and I am spellbound:

Rent a boyfriend for the holiday. For $25, I will be your Thanksgiving date. I will talk hockey with your dad. I will bring your mother flowers. I will be polite, and wear a nicely ironed shirt…

Now everyone knows it’s a bad idea to introduce your long-time crush to your messed-up family. But I really do need a date for Thanksgiving, even if I’m not willing to say why. So I tear his phone number off of that flyer… and accidentally entangle our star defenseman in a ruse that neither of us can easily unwind.

Because Weston's family is even nuttier than mine. He needs a date, too, for the most uncomfortable holiday engagement party ever thrown.

There will be hors d'oeuvre. There will be faked PDA. And there will be pro-level awkwardness…

Boyfriend is a full-length stand-alone romance for Weston and Abbi!

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Boyfriend is a great college romance by Sarina Bowen. Part of the Moo U series, it's a riveting new adult read. 

Gah! Weston and Abi's book is pure awesomeness!

Individually, I adore these two. But together, damn, watch out!

This one starts with a fake relationship, as Abbi needs someone to take home for the holiday. And damn, these two have some major chemistry between them. But, it's the slow burn, friends to lovers aspect that kept me invested throughout. 

This is a story of two giving into their desires, but refusing to define anything. It's a story of two people enjoying their time together while they can. And I love it all. 

I love Wes and his nature desire to protect Abbi. Her stepbrother is one amazing piece of crap. 

Boyfriend is another fabulous addition to the world of Moo U. It's no surprise, as Sarina Bowen has a way of drawing me into every book she writes. I adore the banter and all the swoony feelings in this book. Just read it. You won't regret it. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT & REVIEW - MF - Waylaid (True North #8) by Sarina Bowen

 CREDITS: Photo by Wander Aguiar

Cover design by Sarah Hansen of Okay Creations

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It’s a tale as old as time: the bad boy meets the good girl. He makes a daring proposition. Then the boy gets a mysterious head injury and loses a year of his life…

The first time I meet Rickie, I don’t know what to make of him. The second time we meet, he doesn’t remember the six hours we spent together. Or standing me up afterward.

I’m not the same, either. I’ve got secrets. I’ve told lies. Bad boys aren’t my type, anyway. Even the ones with troubled gray eyes.

But now we’re roommates. Cue the awkward moments in the hallway when he’s wearing only a towel and a smile. He’s determined to win me over, and his talented hands weaken my resolve.

It’s all fun and games until my past rears its ugly head and his secrets come to light, shaking our fragile connection, maybe even breaking it…

Note: this is Daphne Shipley's story. Contents include Vermonty ice cream flavors, nerdy awkwardness, tattoos, and a playboy grandpa.

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Waylaid is a delightful small town romance by Sarina Bowen. Set in her True North world, it's a great contribution to the world of the Shipleys. If you haven't yet read this series, it's easy to jump in with this one. 

Rickie's spending a summer working and living at the Shipley farm. Unfortunately, this is complicated for both him and Daphne.

They have a messy past that is even more complicated by an event that took place after that. 

I enjoy the way everything unfolds for these two. There's plenty of intrigue and suspense about the past, and I adore the way Daphne steps in to help. 

Rickie's past is traumatizing. Literally. The man is living with a traumatic brain injury, and the loss of his memory as a result. His story is sad and heartbreaking. The poor man. 

As for Daphne's past, damn, I certainly want to hurt some people on her behalf. Poor girl.

This is a story with a lot of charm and a light mystery throughout. The  reader spends a lot of time waiting to find out what's going on. 

There's a whole lot of depth to these characters and their story. For them, this is a second chance of sorts. And it's lovely.

I love the Shipleys, the Shipley farm, and everything surrounding the Shipleys.

Written in present tense, there are definitely some moments that are awkward to me. I often struggle with present tense, so this is on me. It's written in alternating pov though, which works great to bring both characters to life. 

Waylaid will have you emotional throughout. This Sarina Bowen read is a fabulous addition to her small town Vermont fun. Anyone who's been reading along will love this gem. And if you haven't yet started reading the books surrounding the Shipleys, do so now. They're all wonderful. 

I read all the way to the highway exit, but I only get halfway through the first article. It’s dense and full of statistical analysis that’s over my head. 

By the time Rickie rolls down the exit ramp, I feel the onset of a full-blown case of imposter syndrome. Dr. Drummond is expecting me to be sharp. What if they ask me to work on this type of analysis, and I can’t do it?

“I see the ice cream place,” Rickie says. “But there’s no entrance back onto the highway. What the hell?”

“Doesn’t matter,” I mumble. “It’s three miles down a side road to exit 6.” I close the journal with a sigh. I feel so panicky right now. I’ve always tried to be the smartest girl in the room. But it’s all an act. I’m obviously the worst kind of dunce—the kind that can’t see her own mistakes until it’s way too late. (See: the last twelve months of my life.)

Is it normal to have a midlife crisis right before your twenty-first birthday?

Rickie rolls into the gravel parking lot of the Dreamy Creemee and puts the truck in a shady spot. He rolls down the windows before killing the engine. It’s getting toward dinner hour, so there aren’t many people here. Just a couple of moms pushing toddlers on the swing set.

And I’m quietly having a panic attack in the passenger seat.

I take a slow but shaky breath. Do I even want ice cream? Is there a flavor on that signboard that could take me out of my own head? I reach for the door handle, but Rickie stops me. 

“Look," he says. "About that time we shared a ride home from Connecticut...” 

“No,” I say forcefully. If he makes me relive that embarrassing experience, I might lose my cool. “Just forget it, okay? So what if you ghosted me?”

His eyes widen. But my rant is only picking up steam. 

“None of that matters. I didn’t even blame you. And the only way I'm going to make it through this year is if I put Connecticut behind me, okay? Just leave it alone.” 

My voice cracks on that last word, and I realize that I might actually cry. Which is a thing I never do. But Harkness College was my dream, and I blew it. My damn eyes get hot and my throat constricts. 

“S-so just forget it," I squeak. “It's already in the past. It can just stay there.” 

Rickie's gray eyes are soft now. And they're moving closer. To my utter surprise, he leans forward and presses a kiss to my lips.

So soft, my brain sputters. 

“Shh,” he says against my lips. His kiss is warm and unhurried. Like a ray of sunshine when you’re shivering. 

For once, my squirrel brain forgets to scurry. And I just let it happen. He kisses me again. It’s still gentle. His bright eyes measure me. I don’t know what he sees. But whatever it is, he decides he likes it. 

Those soft lips brush and press. Again. And I'm only human. Rickie's surprisingly tender kiss has caught me at a vulnerable moment. I lean in, experimenting with the slide and pressure of his mouth against mine. A sizzle of heat flashes across my skin. It’s the strangest sensation—as if he’s transferred an ounce of that devil-may-care attitude across the steering column and right into my soul. I drink him in, lips parted. Ready for him to take it further.

But then it ends. Rickie sits back, his head cocked to the side, as if in deep contemplation.

I’m bereft. “Wh-what was that for?” I stammer.

I expect a smirk. But his expression remains soft. “You seemed a little freaked. So I brought you to an ice cream place on a hot summer’s day. But that wasn’t enough, apparently. You needed even more distraction. So I gave it to you. And I’m good at that. A real specialist.”

Replying is impossible. All I can do is sit here and try to process that kiss. That lovely kiss. 

He really has some nerve.